Professional Nurse

Mediclinic Welkom; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Welkom is seeking a Professional Nurse to deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team. The role involves ensuring patient safety, creating positive client experiences, and maintaining accurate nursing records. Candidates should have a relevant nursing diploma and training in basic life support. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in nursing required.
• Training in advanced life support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Create a positive client experience.

Skills

Basic life support trained

Computer literate

Develop / modify a nursing care plan

Infection prevention and control

Patient assessment skills

Pharmacology

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

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 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 place in a specialist unit

Required Experience

• Essential 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 #J Ljbffr