Professional Nurse - Cardio-Thoracic

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

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in George, South Africa, seeks a nursing professional to deliver safe and quality nursing care. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, managing patient safety, and maintaining comprehensive records. Ideal candidates will have a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, and a year of post-graduate experience is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to develop nursing skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing required.
• 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.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Basic life support trained

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Company Overview

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist‑orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

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

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Desired Education

• Midwifery
• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Required 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