Professional Nurse - Oncology

Mediclinic Group; Eton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Professional Nurse - Oncology to deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in nursing or equivalent, with 2-3 years experience in an Oncology ward. Responsibilities include patient care coordination and ensuring safety standards. This role requires strong assessment skills and knowledge of nursing procedures.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience working in an Oncology ward.
• Basic life support training required.
• Knowledge of nursing processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Facilitate a positive client experience through environment management.

Skills

Basic life support trained (ACLS)

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Develop/modify a nursing care plan

Infection prevention and control

Patient assessment skills

Pharmacology

Education

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse

4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Professional Nurse - Oncology

Location: Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre | Parktown, Johannesburg | South Africa

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Type: Permanent, Nursing

Closing date: 29/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane

Reference number: 63853

Internal applicants note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

Main purpose of the job

The Professional Nurse, in collaboration with a multi-professional team, delivers safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to their Scope of Practice regulations. They lead and coordinate nursing teams to enable optimal patient care.

Key responsibility areas

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
• Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive client experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted

Qualifications

• Essential education: Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing
• Desired education: Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery; Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-operative Nursing) if place in a specialist unit

Experience

• Essential minimum experience: 2-3 years experience working in an Oncology ward
• Desired experience: N/A

Required job skills and knowledge

• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Infection prevention and control
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Pharmacology
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Risk identification
• Scientific nursing principles and process

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with Mediclinic Southern Africa's Employment Equity Plan, and to internal applicants who meet minimum requirements.

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