Senior Professional Nurse - Theatre

Medi Clinic; Plet; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player seeks a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in delivering exceptional patient care. In this vital role, you will mitigate clinical risks, coordinate care delivery, and mentor new nurses. Your expertise will ensure a safe and positive client experience while empowering staff through ongoing development. Join a dynamic healthcare team committed to excellence, where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and staff competence. If you are passionate about nursing and dedicated to making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Professional Nurse in a hospital setting.
• 1 year of experience in a mentorship role.

Responsabilités

• Ensure comprehensive patient care and mitigate clinical risks.
• Empower staff through continuous assessment and development.
• Assist in managing operational expenses effectively.

Connaissances

Pharmacology

Nursing record keeping

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Infection prevention and control

Patient assessment skills

Mentorship

Basic life support trained

Risk identification

Analysing and interpretation skills

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: 59343
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 utilization 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 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.