Professional Nurse

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Professional Nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team. The role focuses on managing risks, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining comprehensive nursing records. Applicants should have a relevant nursing diploma. This position provides an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment while contributing to patient care.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a Diploma in Nursing or equivalent.
• Basic life support certification is required.
• No minimum experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care as part of a multi-professional team.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain accurate records of nursing interventions.

Skills

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS)

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Nursing processes and procedures

Patient assessment skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse

4‑year Nursing Diploma

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

The Professional Nurse, in collaboration with a multi‑professional team, delivers safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to their Scope of Practice regulations. They lead and coordinate nursing teams to enable optimal patient care.

Key Responsibility Areas

• 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

Required Education

• Essential: Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse, or 4‑year Nursing Diploma, or Bachelor of Nursing
• Desired: Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery, Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri‑operative Nursing) if placed in a specialist unit

Required Experience

• Essential Minimum Experience: None
• Desired Experience: Not applicable

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

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.

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.