Maternity Care Nurse Lead — Patient Safety

Mediclinic Group; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Welkom, South Africa, is seeking a Professional Nurse for the Maternity unit. This permanent on-site position requires delivering quality nursing care in cooperation with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and fostering a positive client experience. Ideal candidates hold a relevant nursing diploma, and further specializations are advantageous. This position offers a meaningful opportunity in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing.
• Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery and/or Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing preferred.

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 through a conducive environment.
• Provide comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
• Create a learning environment to build staff competence.
• Ensure accurate charting of all utilised stock and equipment.

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

4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

A healthcare provider in Welkom, South Africa, is seeking a Professional Nurse for the Maternity unit. This permanent on-site position requires delivering quality nursing care in cooperation with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and fostering a positive client experience. Ideal candidates hold a relevant nursing diploma, and further specializations are advantageous. This position offers a meaningful opportunity in a supportive healthcare environment.