Professional Nurse- EC

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Professional Nurse in Piet Retief, South Africa, to deliver safe and quality nursing care. Key responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining thorough nursing records. Applicants should possess a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing and a willingness to create a conducive patient environment. This position offers an on-site, permanent role with no minimum experience required, providing an excellent opportunity for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing is required.
• Preference for midwifery or postgraduate qualifications.
• No experience is required, but 1 year of post-graduate experience in a specialized unit is desirable.

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.
• Provide accurate records of all nursing interventions.
• Create a learning environment to build staff competence.

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

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Professional Nurse – EC

Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg – South Africa

Closing date: 02/01/2026 | Number of positions: 1 | Recruiter: Bomikazi Mbalo | Reference number: 66122 | Workplace Type: On-site | Job Type: Permanent

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Main Purpose of the 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

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.

Desired Education

• Midwifery.
• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area.

Required Experience

• None (essential minimum experience).

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.