Professional Nurse - High Care

Mediclinic Group; Brits; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Professional Nurse for High Care. The role involves delivering safe, comprehensive nursing care while collaborating with a multi-professional team. Candidates should have a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing, with preferred qualifications in midwifery. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, managing risks, and maintaining accurate nursing records. The position offers an opportunity to grow within a supportive environment, promoting positive patient experiences. Closing date for applications is 01/02/2026.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing.
• Desirable to have midwifery or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant specialty.
• 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 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.

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 training for specialised wards)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

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Overview

Professional Nurse - High Care

Closing date: 01/02/2026

Number of positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Type: Specialised Nursing

Reference number: 66948

Recruiter name: Rethabile Thamae

Mediclinic Brits | Brits | South Africa

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

Education and Experience

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.

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