Professional Nurse - Critical Care

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Upington is seeking a Professional Nurse - Critical Care to deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care aligning with the Scope of Practice. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate nursing records. The ideal candidate will possess a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and may have relevant specialized training. The position is full-time and offers opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Midwifery or postgraduate qualification in specialty area is desired.
• No experience is essential; 1 year post-qualification experience in a specialized unit is desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice.
• 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 utilized stock and equipment are accurately charged.

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 training for specialised wards)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Professional Nurse - Critical Care

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Mediclinic Upington | Upington | South Africa

Closing date: 18/12/2025

Number of positions: 2

Recruiter name: Roberto Eiman

Reference number: 65968

Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

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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.

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.