Professional Nurse Neonatal

Mediclinic International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a nurse to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care. The role involves collaboration with a multi-professional team, managing patient safety risks, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates must possess a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing. Join a team committed to patient-centered care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• None required for essential minimum experience.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience desired for specialized unit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care as a part of a multi-professional team.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Create a conducive environment for a positive patient experience.
• Maintain accurate records of nursing interventions.
• Build staff competence in a learning environment.
• Accurately charge all utilized stock and equipment.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles

Nursing processes and procedures

Develop/modify a nursing care plan

Basic life support trained

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

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Mediclinic Cape Town| Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 09/10/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee

Reference number: 63837

Workplace Type: On-site

Fixed Term

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

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

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 patient 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 charged

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)

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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