Tell us about your care needs and we'll confirm their availability and help arrange an introduction.
Lungile is a highly experienced registered nurse and live-in carer with over 35 years of clinical and care experience spanning the NHS, private care homes, and international healthcare settings. With a strong background in acute assessment, emergency nursing, dementia, Parkinson's, and complex medical conditions, she brings a wealth of specialist knowledge and genuine compassion to every client she supports. Lungile is known for her hardworking, cheerful, and patient-focused approach, making her an exceptional and dependable care professional.
Elder Care
Live-in Carer·Jan 2025 – Present
Lungile works as a live-in carer, assisting clients with all aspects of daily living including washing, dressing, and medication administration. She provides mobility support using appropriate aids, assists with shopping, light household cleaning and laundry, and offers companionship to clients in their own homes.
ID Medicals
Agency Staff Nurse·Aug 2021 – Present
Working as an agency staff nurse, Lungile undertook a broad range of nursing duties across various clinical settings, applying her extensive nursing skills and experience to deliver high-quality patient care. Her responsibilities encompassed assessment, treatment, medication administration, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Medacs Healthcare
Agency Staff Nurse·Sep 2018 – Jul 2021
As an agency staff nurse, Lungile delivered a full range of nursing care across multiple healthcare placements, drawing on her broad clinical expertise. She maintained professional standards in patient assessment, treatment administration, and collaborative working with multidisciplinary teams.
Daywebster Care Providers Healthcare
Agency Staff Nurse·May 2011 – Sep 2018
Lungile worked as an agency staff nurse across a variety of healthcare settings, providing skilled nursing care and applying her extensive clinical knowledge. Her duties encompassed patient assessment, medication administration, and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of care.
St Thomas Hospital, London, UK
Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6)·Mar 2003 – Feb 2016
Rand Afrikaans University
Community Health Nursing·1995 – 1996
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Art·1994 – 1996
King Edward VIII College of Nursing
Diploma in Midwifery·1985 – 1985
Edendale College of Nursing
Diploma in General Nursing·1981 – 1984
Cannulation
Phlebotomy
Resuscitation
Administration of intravenous drugs
Pain management
Moving and handling
Infection control
Counselling
Basic life support and Immediate life support
Yes — once you've spoken with our team, we'll arrange an introduction with carers who are a good fit. This gives you the chance to ask questions and make sure it feels right before moving forward.
Simply give us a call and tell us a bit about your needs. We'll confirm availability, suggest the best carers (including Lungile if suitable), and guide you through the next steps.
Availability can change quickly. When you speak to us, we'll check Lungile's current availability and recommend similar carers if needed, so you're not limited to just one option.
In this senior nursing role within the Acute Assessment Unit, Lungile was responsible for nursing acutely unwell patients including those newly diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, anxiety, depression, and motor neuron diseases. She conducted physical observations, administered prescribed medications, collaborated with the multidisciplinary team, and provided vital support to families coming to terms with new diagnoses and disease progression.
Bupa Care Homes, Manchester, UK
Junior Sister·Feb 2002 – Mar 2003
As Junior Sister, Lungile was responsible for overseeing a twenty-two bed department, providing direct bedside nursing care to patients across various specialities. She administered prescribed medications, conducted specialist nursing procedures, liaised with doctors and nursing staff, and collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to ensure nursing priorities and treatment plans were met.
Dora-Nginza Hospital (South Africa)
Senior Staff Nurse – A&E, Surgical and Medical Units·1992 – 2002
Lungile worked across A&E, surgical, and medical units, assessing and triaging patients, performing ECGs, venepuncture, and cannulation, and implementing treatment plans under medical supervision. In the medical ward she deputised for the ward manager and delivered direct bedside nursing across a range of specialities, while in the surgical ward she provided pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing major and minor procedures including laparotomies and patients on PCA and epidural infusions.
St Anne's Hospital (South Africa)
Senior Staff Nurse (Gynaecology Ward)·1991 – 1992
Lungile deputised for the ward manager and assisted with managerial duties including staff allocation and rota management in the gynaecology ward. She delivered firsthand bedside nursing care to patients with complex gynaecological conditions, including those undergoing hysterectomies, myomectomies, laparoscopies, and managing hyperemesis.
King Edward VIII Hospital (South Africa)
Junior Midwife (Labour Ward/Nursery)·1989 – 1991
In this role, Lungile assisted women in labour and conducted deliveries, providing skilled midwifery support in both the labour ward and nursery. She also delivered ante-natal care, supporting expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy journey.
Chief Albert Luthuli Hospital (South Africa)
Staff Nurse – Urology and Renal Ward·1986 – 1989
Lungile provided nursing care to patients with a range of minor and major renal and urological conditions, including chronic kidney disease, renal failure, and prostate cancer, as well as supporting dialysis patients. She assisted with and cared for patients undergoing procedures such as transurethral resections and cystectomies, ensuring high standards of specialist nursing care throughout.
Mentorship course
Suturing
Triage of adult patients
ECG and Peri arrest rhythm recognition