Professional Nurse (Medical - Ward B)

Mediclinic Group; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Potchefstroom is seeking a Professional Nurse to deliver quality nursing care and ensure patient safety. The ideal candidate will have a nursing diploma and relevant certifications. This is a full-time, on-site position with a closing date for applications of 12/11/2025.

Qualifications

• Must have a nursing diploma or degree.
• Basic life support certification required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training)

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Nursing processes and procedures

Patient assessment skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Risk identification

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

Job description

Overview

Professional Nurse (Medical - Ward B) at Mediclinic Potchefstroom, South Africa. Workplace Type: On-site. Permanent position.

Closing date: 12/11/2025. Number of positions: 1. Recruitment contact: Calfornia Dinku. Reference number: 63750.

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Internal candidate note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

Important notice: Mediclinic warns that third parties may fraudulently advertise vacancies or request payments. Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer. Official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website.

Key responsibilities

• 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

Education

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

Desirable education: Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery; Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-operative Nursing) if placed in a specialist unit

Experience

Essential minimum experience: None

Desirable experience: N/A

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

Job type and function

• Job type: Nursing, Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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