Professional Nurse - AICU

Mediclinic Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Professional Nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care. The ideal candidate should hold a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-professional team and ensuring patient safety. This permanent on-site role offers an opportunity for recent graduates and those with some experience in a specialized unit. Applications are open until September 26, 2025.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Midwifery qualification and postgraduate studies are desirable.
• No experience is required; 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a team.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Create a conducive environment for positive patient experiences.
• Maintain accurate nursing records.
• Build staff competence through learning opportunities.
• Ensure proper charging of stock and equipment.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles

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)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/diploma

Job description

Important Notice

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Professional Nurse - AICU

Closing date: 26/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Ronel Melanie Jansen

Reference number: 63759

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment status: Permanent

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 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

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Required Experience

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.

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