Senior Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic Potchefstroom; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in delivering high-quality patient care. The role involves mitigating clinical risks, managing client experiences, and mentoring new nurses. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background and proven experience in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 3 years post qualification experience in a hospital environment.
• 1 year mentor experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks.
• Manage the client experience.
• Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment.

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing processes and procedures

Infection prevention and control

Scientific nursing principles and process

Develop / modify a nursing care plan

Scope of practice for nurse practitioners

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Post graduate certificate / diploma in Operating Theatre Techniques

Job description

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• Post graduate certificate / diploma in Operating Theatre Techniques

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

• 3 years post qualification experience in a hospital environment
• 1 year mentor experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Pharmacology
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Infection prevention and control
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Develop / modify a nursing care plan
• Scope of practice for nurse practitioners
• For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained;