Professional Nurse - Neonatal ICU

Medi Clinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care. The role involves working collaboratively with a multi-professional team and ensuring patient safety. Candidates should have a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing, with a preference for those with additional qualifications. This permanent position offers a supportive environment focused on quality care.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in General Nursing required.
• Midwifery and relevant postgraduate qualifications desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Create a conducive environment for a positive patient experience.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Relevant nursing legislation

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Mediclinic Cape Town | Cape Town | South Africa

• Closing date: 23/11/2025
• Number of positions: 1
• Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee
• Reference number: 64421
• 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

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 record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Risk identification

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.