Professional Nurse

Mediclinic Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A Southern African healthcare provider is seeking a Professional Nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care. This role requires a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing, with preference for midwifery qualifications. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-professional team to ensure patient safety, maintaining accurate records, and providing a supportive learning environment for staff. This on-site position offers a permanent contract in a specialized nursing field. The closing date for applications is 11/02/2026.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing required.
• Midwifery or relevant specialty education preferred.
• 1 year post-graduate experience in a specialised unit desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care as part of a multi-professional team.
• Identify, prevent, and manage patient risks.
• Create a positive environment for patient experience.
• Maintain accurate records of nursing interventions.
• Create a learning environment for staff competence.
• Charge all utilised stock and equipment accurately.

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

Relevant nursing legislation

Basic life support trained

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/diploma

Job description

Overview

Professional Nurse

Closing date: 11/02/2026

Number of positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

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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 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

Education and Experience

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area
• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Risk identification

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.

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