Professional Nurse- Medical Ward

Mediclinic Stellenbosch; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Stellenbosch is seeking a Professional Nurse to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care as part of a multi-professional team. The role involves coordinating nursing teams, managing patient safety, and maintaining accurate patient records. Essential qualifications include a nursing diploma with additional postgraduate options being advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity for new nurses or those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse or 4-year Nursing Diploma is essential.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Nursing or Midwifery are desirable.
• Basic life support training required for specialized wards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Provide accurate nursing intervention records.

Skills

Basic life support trained

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Education

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse

4-year Nursing Diploma

Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

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, Peri-oprative Nursing) if place 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)
• Develop / modify a nursing care plan
• Infection prevention and control
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process