Professional Nurse- EC

Mediclinic International; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care. The position requires collaboration with a multi-professional team to ensure patient safety while providing a positive patient experience. Ideal candidates will hold a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing and may also have midwifery skills. Experience in a specialized unit is preferred, along with knowledge of nursing principles and pharmacology.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Midwifery and postgraduate qualifications are desirable.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience is preferred.

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 processes and procedures

Develop/modify a nursing care plan

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Job Details

Closing date: 02/01/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Bomikazi Mbalo
Reference number: 66122
Workplace type: On-site
Employment type: 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 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 competenceEnsure 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 processes and procedures
• Develop/modify a nursing care plan
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)

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.

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