Senior Professional Nurse - Medical & Emergency Centre

Medi Clinic; Plet; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in delivering exceptional patient care. This role involves mitigating clinical risks, coordinating care delivery, and providing mentorship to new nurses. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to develop nursing care plans. Join a dynamic healthcare team that values professional growth and offers a supportive environment for both staff and patients. If you are passionate about nursing and dedicated to improving client experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.
• 1 year mentoring experience.

Responsabilités

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks.
• Manage the client experience and empower staff competence.

Connaissances

Pharmacology

Nursing record keeping

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Relevant nursing legislation

Infection prevention and control

Scientific nursing principles and process

Audit patient records

Patient assessment skills

Develop/modify a nursing care plan

Scope of practice for nurse practitioners

ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained

Risk identification

Analysing and interpretation skills

Basic life support trained

Mentorship

Formation

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Description du poste

Mediclinic Plettenberg Bay | Plettenberg Bay | South Africa

Closing date: 15/04/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Lucinda Breedt
Reference number: 59336
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Senior Professional Nurse supports the Unit Manager in ensuring a safe and positive client experience by mitigating clinical risks and coordinating care delivery. They further provide direct patient care, as well as mentorship to new and student nurses in the unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards
2. Manage the client experience
3. Ensure optimal supply, retention, and utilisation of staffing resources
4. Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development
5. Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Professional Nurse qualification and a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

DESIRED EDUCATION

N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital
1 year mentor experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

N/A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Pharmacology
• Nursing record keeping
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Infection prevention and control
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Audit patient records
• Patient assessment skills
• Develop/modify a nursing care plan
• Scope of practice for nurse practitioners
• For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained;
• Risk identification
• Analysing and interpretation skills
• Basic life support trained
• Mentorship

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.