Professional Nurse - ICU

Mediclinic Group; Emfuleni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Vanderbijlpark seeks a Professional Nurse (ICU) to deliver safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-professional team, managing risks for patient safety, and maintaining accurate nursing records. Candidates should possess a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, and 1 year of post-graduate experience is preferred. This position offers a permanent contract and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.
• Desired: 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

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Mediclinic – Professional Nurse (ICU)

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Job Details
Location: Mediclinic Emfuleni | Vanderbijlpark, Emfuleni | South Africa
Closing date: 08/10/2025
Number of positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent

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

Qualifications

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

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 preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants who meet the minimum requirements.

Internal applicant note
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