Professional Nurse - Medical Ward

Mediclinic; Durban; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a Professional Nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care. In this role, you will collaborate with a multi-professional team, ensuring optimal patient care and safety. Responsibilities include managing nursing teams, maintaining comprehensive records, and creating a positive client experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow in a supportive environment while contributing to patient well-being. If you are passionate about nursing and dedicated to providing exceptional care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Essential education includes a General Nurse registration diploma or a 4-year Nursing Diploma.
• Postgraduate qualifications are desired for specialist units.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain accurate records of all nursing interventions.

Skills

Basic life support training (ACLS; ATLS; PALS)

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Nursing processes and procedures

Patient assessment skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Risk identification

Nursing record keeping

Education

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse

4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Critical Care, Emergency Care, Perioperative Nursing)

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-oriented, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care, aiming to be the most respected and trusted healthcare provider by patients, medical practitioners, funders, and regulators in each market.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Professional Nurse, in collaboration with a multi-professional team, delivers safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to their Scope of Practice regulations. They lead and coordinate nursing teams to enable optimal patient care.

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 client 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 charted

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR
• 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Desired Education

• Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Care, Perioperative Nursing) if placed in a specialist unit

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

Desired Experience: N/A

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/modify a nursing care plan
• Infection prevention and control
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Pharmacology
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Risk identification
• Scientific nursing principles and process