Professional Nurse-Obstetrics

Mediclinic; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Professional Nurse specializing in Obstetrics to deliver effective nursing care in a collaborative environment. The role demands a valid nursing qualification, with opportunities to engage in continuous professional development. Candidates should possess competencies in patient assessment, risk management, and advanced nursing techniques.

Qualifications

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse required.
• No prior experience needed for this role.
• Additional nursing diplomas welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Provide comprehensive records of nursing interventions.

Skills

Basic life support trained

Computer literate

Patient assessment skills

Infection prevention and control

Education

4-year Nursing Diploma

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Job title: Professional Nurse - Obstetrics

Job Location: Gauteng, Centurion
Deadline: July 09, 2025

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

• 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

• None (Essential Minimum Experience)

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

Closing date: 09/07/2025