Professional Nurse - Critical Care and High Care

Medi Clinic; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa seeks a dedicated nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care. Candidates should hold a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing. No prior experience is required, but a preference for 1 year post-graduate experience is noted. Essential skills include patient assessment, nursing processes, and infection control. This role is pivotal for ensuring patient safety and quality care in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience desired.
• Basic life support training (ACLS; ATLS; PALS) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care as per the scope of practice.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain accurate records of nursing interventions.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Patient assessment skills

Relevant nursing legislation

Nursing record keeping

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training)

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mediclinic Muelmed| Arcadia, Pretoria | South Africa

Closing date: 23/01/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Nomsa Mbambo

Reference number: 66538

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Permanent

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

Overview

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

Key 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 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

Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

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