Professional Nurse - Critical Care

Medi Clinic; Brits; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide quality nursing care in a collaborative environment. This role involves delivering safe and comprehensive care while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. You will work alongside a multi-professional team, creating an environment conducive to healing and learning. The ideal candidate will have a degree in nursing and a passion for patient care, with opportunities to grow and develop within a supportive framework. If you are committed to making a difference in patient lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing is essential; Midwifery is desirable.
• No minimum experience required; 1 year post-graduate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care with a multi-professional team.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and facilitate a positive patient experience.

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 (ACLS; ATLS; PALS)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Mediclinic Brits| Brits | South Africa

Closing date: 13/04/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Rethabile Thamae
Reference number: 59351
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
2. Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
3. Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment.
4. Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
5. Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.
6. 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.