Professional Nurse

Mediclinic; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Stellenbosch seeks a qualified nurse to deliver quality nursing care and collaborate with a multi-professional team. You will be responsible for patient safety, facilitating a positive patient experience, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should possess a degree in General Nursing, with preferred postgraduate qualifications. No prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science is desired.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience in an operating theatre is desired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Develop / modify a nursing care plan

Risk identification

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training)

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science

Job description

Mediclinic Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch | South Africa Closing date : 04 / 12 / Number of positions : 1 Recruiter name : Nadine Lizelle Hearne Reference number : PermanentPlease note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional teamIdentify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safetyFacilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environmentProvide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventionsCreate a learning environment that builds staff competenceEnsure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : Degree / Diploma in General Nursing DESIRED EDUCATION : Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None DESIRED EXPERIENCE : 1 year post-graduate qualification experience in an operating theatre.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Infection prevention and controlPharmacologyScientific nursing principles and processNursing record keepingPatient assessment skillsNursing processes and proceduresComputer literate (Microsoft Office)Develop / modify a nursing care planRelevant nursing legislationBasic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)Risk identificationAll 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.