Professional Nurse - Obstetrics

Mediclinic Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Professional Nurse specializing in Obstetrics to join their team. The role involves delivering patient care in collaboration with a team of professionals, managing risks for patient safety, and maintaining nursing records. Ideal candidates will have a nursing diploma or degree and be trained in basic life support. This position offers on-site work in a comprehensive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse or 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing is essential.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Midwifery or Critical Care are desired.
• No minimum experience required.

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 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 utilized stock and equipment are accurately charted.

Skills

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

Education

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse or 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-operative Nursing)

Job description

Overview

Professional Nurse - Obstetrics

Mediclinic Constantiaberg | Plumstead, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 16/09/2025
Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Nontombi Ncediwe
Reference number: 63378
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

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.

Important notice: Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer. Official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website. Candidates are advised to visit the site to confirm vacancy validity.

Main purpose of 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

Required Education

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

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
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

Application notes

Notes: Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

Job Segments

ICU, Infection Control, Medical, Patient Care, Labor and Delivery, Healthcare