Professional Nurse - High Care Unit x 03

Mediclinic; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Centurion seeks a qualified nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care. The role involves collaboration with a multi-professional team and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, with midwifery and specialty qualifications being advantageous. No prior experience is necessary, though 1 year post-graduate experience in a specialized unit is preferred.

Qualifications

• Essential Minimum Experience: None.
• Desired Experience: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit.

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)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

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 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