Professional Nurse - Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular (Ward V)

Mediclinic Group; George; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Professional Nurse specializing in Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular care in George, Western Cape. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multi-professional team to deliver quality nursing care and ensure patient safety. Required qualifications include a diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse or a 4-year Nursing Diploma. This permanent position emphasizes risk management and nursing record keeping. Applications are open until 19/01/2026.

Qualifications

• A Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse is required.
• 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Provide accurate records of all nursing interventions.

Skills

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Infection prevention and control

Patient assessment skills

Nursing record keeping

Develop/modify a nursing care plan

Education

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse

4‑year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

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Professional Nurse - Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular (Ward V)

Closing date: 19/01/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Magdalena Van Der Walt

Reference number: 66292

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Type: Permanent

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.

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

• 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

• 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

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