Professional Nurse - Midwife

Mediclinic Group; Hermanus; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Professional Nurse - Midwife in Hermanus, South Africa. This role involves delivering quality nursing care, leading nursing teams, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates should possess a Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing, with postgraduate qualifications considered an asset. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork and the creation of a positive client experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse or 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing required.
• Postgraduate qualifications desired if placed in a specialist unit.

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.

Skills

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS)

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

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 (e.g. Critical Care)

Job description

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Overview

The Professional Nurse - Midwife, 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 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

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

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

Additional Information

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 who meet the minimum requirements.

Note: Internal employees on a fixed-term contract should apply using an external candidate profile and not their employee profile.

Job Details

Closing date: 11/11/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Haylee Christine Swartz

Reference number: 65027

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Type: Nursing

Location: Mediclinic Hermanus, Hermanus, South Africa