ICU Senior Professional Nurse — Lead Care & Mentorship

Mediclinic International; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in ensuring quality patient care and mentorship to nursing staff. The role requires a Professional Nurse qualification and at least 3 years of hospital experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in nursing processes, patient care, and operational management. This position offers a permanent on-site contract.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing processes and procedures

Infection prevention and control

Scientific nursing principles

Develop/modify nursing care plan

Scope of practice for nurse practitioners

ACLS trained

Basic life support trained

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

A healthcare organization in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in ensuring quality patient care and mentorship to nursing staff. The role requires a Professional Nurse qualification and at least 3 years of hospital experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in nursing processes, patient care, and operational management. This position offers a permanent on-site contract.