Professional Nurse - Obstetrics

Mediclinic Group; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Potchefstroom seeks a Professional Nurse (Obstetrics) to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care. You will collaborate with a multi-professional team and lead nursing activities, ensuring optimal patient care in a supportive environment. Required qualifications include a Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing. This role is on-site at Mediclinic Potchefstroom and offers permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing required.
• Postgraduate qualifications desired for specific units.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Infection prevention and control

Patient assessment skills

Pharmacology

Education

4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Job description

Overview

Professional Nurse (Obstetrics)

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• Closing date: 12/11/2025
• Number of positions: 1
• Recruiter name: Calfornia Dinku
• Reference number: 64225
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Mediclinic Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, South Africa

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

Education & Experience

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

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

Desired Experience

• N/A

Skills & 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

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 that meet the minimum requirements.

Additional notes: Apply via the standard Mediclinic application process.