Professional Nurse- General Medical Ward

Mediclinic International; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Legae Mabopane in Pretoria, South Africa, seeks a Professional Nurse to lead nursing teams on the General Medical Ward and provide comprehensive patient care on-site.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, identify and manage risks, and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions while supporting staff development.

Qualifications

• Essential education: Diploma leading to General Nurse registration or 4-year Nursing Diploma/Bachelor of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.

Skills

Basic life support

Nursing care planning

Infection control

Pharmacology

Nursing processes

Education

General Nurse Registration Diploma or 4-year Diploma/Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (optional)

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-operative) (optional)

Job description

Professional Nurse- General Medical Ward

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Mediclinic Legae| Mabopane, Pretoria | South Africa

Closing date: 11/10/2026
Number of positions: 1
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

The Professional Nurse, in collaboration with a multi-professional team, delivers safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to their Scope of Practice regulations. They lead and coordinate nursing teams to enable optimal patient care.

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 client 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 charted

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR

4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION:

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-oprative Nursing) if place in a specialist unit

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

N/A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Infection prevention and control
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process

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