Professional Nurse - Critical Care Unit

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

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Paarl, South Africa is seeking a nurse to deliver safe, quality nursing care. The role involves collaboration with a multi-professional team, managing patient safety, and maintaining nursing records. Applicants must have a degree or diploma in nursing. This is a permanent, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit is desired.

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.

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

Overview

Mediclinic Paarl | Paarl | South Africa

Closing date: 30/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Nuegent Brink

Reference number: 63570

Workplace Type: On-site

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

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