Professional Nurse

Mediclinic Group; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Professional Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care in collaboration with multi-professional teams. The role involves managing patient safety and creating a positive environment while keeping accurate records. Candidates must hold a General Nurse registration or equivalent nursing diploma, and postgraduate qualifications are preferred for specialized areas. This position is permanent and based on-site in Nelspruit, South Africa, offering an opportunity to enhance patient care quality.

Qualifications

• Registration as a General Nurse is required.
• Postgraduate qualifications preferred for specialized units.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Facilitate a positive client experience.

Skills

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Patient assessment skills

Infection prevention and control

Nursing processes and procedures

Pharmacology

Education

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR 4‑year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Important Notice: Mediclinic wants to alert candidates that third parties are from time to time fraudulently advertising vacancies at Mediclinic and/or offering employment contracts with subsequent payment instructions to accounts linked to fraudulent activity. Please note that Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer made. All official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website and candidates are advised to visit the site to confirm the validity of vacancies.

Closing date: 02/01/2026. Number of positions: 1. Recruiter: Nhlanhla Samaria Mahlangu. Reference number: 66290. Workplace type: On‑site. Employment type: Permanent. Location: Mediclinic Nelspruit | Sonheuwel, Nelspruit, South Africa.

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi‑professional team
• Identify,, 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

Education Requirements

Required Education:

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR
• 4‑year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Desired Education:

• Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri‑operative Nursing) if placed in a specialist unit

Experience

Required Minimum Experience: None

Desired Experience: N/A

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

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.