Professional Nurse - Critical Care

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Upington seeks qualified nurses dedicated to delivering safe and comprehensive nursing care. The position requires a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, while preferring candidates with one year of specialized unit experience. Responsibilities include collaborating in a multi-professional team and ensuring patient safety. The role is permanent and on-site. Join a supportive environment that values patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Midwifery is desirable.
• No minimum experience required, but 1 year preferred in a specialized unit.

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.
• Maintain accurate records of all nursing interventions.
• Create a learning environment for staff competence.
• Ensure proper charging of stock and equipment.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

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 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.