Professional Nurse - Critical Care Unit

Mediclinic Group; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Paarl is seeking a Professional Nurse for the Critical Care Unit. The role involves delivering quality nursing care and managing patient safety risks. Required qualifications include a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing, with preference for candidates with relevant postgraduate education. No minimum experience necessary, making it a great opportunity for recent graduates. The workplace is on-site, and the closing date for applications is 30/09/2025.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required, but 1 year desired 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 by creating a conducive environment.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Patient assessment skills

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS)

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Overview

Professional Nurse - Critical Care Unit. Closing date: 30/09/2025. Number of positions: 1. Workplace Type: On-site. Job Type: Specialised Nursing. Location: Mediclinic Paarl, Paarl, South Africa. Recruiter name: Nuegent Brink. Reference number: 63570.

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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

Qualifications

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

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

Additional Information

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

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