Professional Nurse - High Care

Mediclinic International; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Polokwane, South Africa is seeking a nursing professional to deliver quality care according to established practices. The role involves collaboration with a multi-professional team, managing patient safety risks, and maintaining accurate nursing records. Candidates must possess a degree or diploma in General Nursing. Additional qualifications in Midwifery or specialties are advantageous. No prior experience is required, but a year of post-qualification experience is preferred for specialized units. A permanent on-site position.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Desired candidates may hold additional qualifications in Midwifery or postgraduate specialties.
• 1 year of post-graduate qualification experience is desired for specialized units.

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 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

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Closing date: 12/12/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Prudence Nosicelo Magawu
Reference number: 65661
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

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 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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