Professional Nurse ICU

Mediclinic Group; Upington; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Upington is seeking a Professional Nurse ICU. You will be responsible for delivering safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care in collaboration with multi-professional teams. Candidates should have a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and possess key nursing skills. This is a permanent position with on-site work in Northern Cape, South Africa, and offers an enriching experience in specialized nursing.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing required.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience desired in specialized unit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and quality nursing care according to Scope of Practice.
• Collaborate with a multi-professional team.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure patient safety.

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

Overview

Professional Nurse ICU

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice
• 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

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area
• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

Required 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.

Job Type: Specialised Nursing

Closing date: 30/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Roberto Eiman

Reference number: 63623

Workplace Type: On-site

Status: Permanent

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