Paediatric Nurse: Lead Multidisciplinary Pediatric Care

Mediclinic; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic seeks a Professional Nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive care in collaboration with a multi-professional team. You will lead nursing teams, coordinate care, and ensure adherence to Scope of Practice regulations.

The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and a learning environment to raise staff competence. The position requires registration as a General Nurse, with potential for postgraduate qualifications in midwifery or related fields.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree enabling General Nurse registration.
• Additional postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
• Basic life support qualifications (ACLS/ATLS/PALS) encouraged for specialised wards.
• Competence in nursing records and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to patient safety.
• Facilitate a positive patient experience and environment.
• Maintain accurate nursing records of interventions.
• Create learning environments to build staff competence.
• Ensure stock and equipment are accurately charted.

Skills

Basic life support (BLS)

Computer literacy

Nursing care plan development

Infection prevention and control

Nursing processes and procedures

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment

Pharmacology

Nursing legislation

Risk identification

Scientific nursing principles

Education

Diploma leading to General Nurse registration

4-year Nursing Diploma

Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mediclinic seeks a Professional Nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive care in collaboration with a multi-professional team. You will lead nursing teams, coordinate care, and ensure adherence to Scope of Practice regulations.

The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and a learning environment to raise staff competence. The position requires registration as a General Nurse, with potential for postgraduate qualifications in midwifery or related fields.