Professional Nurse - Emergency Centre

Mediclinic Group; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility located in Paarl is seeking a dedicated nurse to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care. Applicants should hold a degree or diploma in general nursing, with preference given to those with additional qualifications in midwifery or relevant specialty areas. Responsibilities include patient care, collaboration with a multi-professional team, and maintaining accurate nursing records. Basic Life Support training is required.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing required.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience desired for specialized unit.
• Basic Life Support training required (ACLS, ATLS, PALS).

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Facilitate a positive patient experience and ensure patient safety.
• Provide accurate records of all nursing interventions.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Patient assessment skills

Basic life support

Nursing

Computer Literacy

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/diploma

Tools

EMR Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mediclinic Paarl – Nursing Care

Permanent

Location: On site – Full Time

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: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.

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

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL: None.

DESIRED: 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

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Occupational Health Experience
• Basic Life Support
• Primary Care Experience
• Suturing
• Computer Literacy
• Pharmacy Residency
• Spinal Tap Experience
• Nursing
• Gastric Lavage
• Epic
• Addiction Counseling

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.