Lead Nurse: Champion Safe, Quality Patient Care

Mediclinic; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 510,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking a Professional Nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team. The role involves leading and coordinating nursing teams to ensure optimal patient care and a safe clinical environment.

Essential qualifications include a Diploma leading to General Nurse registration or a 4-year Nursing Diploma/Bachelor of Nursing, with desirable postgraduate qualifications in midwifery or critical care.

Qualifications

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse or 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing.
• Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery desirable.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Critical Care, Emergency, Peri-operative) desirable.
• Basic life support and ACLS/ATLS/PALS training for specialised wards.

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 utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted.

Skills

Basic life support

Computer literacy

Nursing care plan

Infection prevention

Nursing processes

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment

Pharmacology

Nursing legislation

Risk identification

Scientific nursing principles

Education

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse

4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

None

Job description

Mediclinic is seeking a Professional Nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team. The role involves leading and coordinating nursing teams to ensure optimal patient care and a safe clinical environment.

Essential qualifications include a Diploma leading to General Nurse registration or a 4-year Nursing Diploma/Bachelor of Nursing, with desirable postgraduate qualifications in midwifery or critical care.