Professional Nurse - Obstetrics (Midwife)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tzaneen seeks a Professional Nurse - Obstetrics (Midwife) to deliver quality nursing care according to regulations and collaborate with a multi-professional team. Ideal candidates should have a nursing diploma and be trained in basic life support. This is a permanent, on-site role offering opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Have a Nursing Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic life support training is required.
• Experience in patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care with a multi-professional team.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain accurate records of all nursing interventions.

Skills

Basic life support trained

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Patient assessment skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Risk identification

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

Job description

Professional Nurse - Obstetrics (Midwife)

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Job Details
Location: Mediclinic Tzaneen, Tzaneen, South Africa
Closing date: 01/10/2025
Number of positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-site
Contract: Permanent

Reference number: 63594

Recruiter: Anastacia Dikosho Mawasha

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 the 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

Essential education:

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR
• 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Desirable 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

Experience

Essential minimum experience: None

Desirable experience: N/A

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

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, and to internal applicants who meet 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.

Additional information

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