Professional Nurse - Anaesthetic and Recovery

Medi Clinic; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-professional team to ensure patient safety, maintaining accurate records, and facilitating a positive patient experience. Candidates must have a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience. This permanent role offers on-site work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years as an anaesthetic and recovery nurse minimum required experience.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit 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 records of all nursing interventions.
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.
• Ensure accurate charging of utilised stock and equipment.

Skills

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

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre| Parktown, Johannesburg | South Africa

Closing date: 18/09/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane
Reference number: 63630
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

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

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: 2-3 years as an anaesthetic and recovery nurse.

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