Professional Nurse (Midwife)

Mediclinic International; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Professional Nurse, where you will collaborate with a multi-professional team to deliver safe and high-quality nursing care. This role emphasizes patient safety, risk management, and creating a conducive environment for clients. With opportunities for professional development and a focus on building staff competence, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient experiences and outcomes. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference, this position offers a rewarding path in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registered as a General Nurse with a diploma or degree in nursing.
• Postgraduate qualifications are preferred 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)

Nursing processes and procedures

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Develop/modify nursing care plans

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, Peri-operative Nursing)

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Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt | Bellville, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 13/05/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nadia Botha
Reference number: 59221
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

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

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

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.

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

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