Professional Nurse Orthopaedic

Mediclinic Group; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in Worcester, South Africa, is offering a full-time position for a Professional Nurse. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide superior nursing care. Key responsibilities include managing patient safety and delivering comprehensive care, as well as maintaining accurate medical records. Candidates must hold a General Nursing Diploma and possess essential skills in infection control and patient assessment. This position offers a structured environment aiming for optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a General Nurse.
• Graduated from a 4-year Nursing program.
• Training in Advanced Life Support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care with a multi-professional team.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Provide accurate records of nursing interventions.
• Create a conducive environment for patient care.

Skills

Basic life support trained

Computer literate

Patient assessment skills

Infection prevention and control

Nursing record keeping

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mediclinic Worcester Worcester South Africa

Closing date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Number of positions : 1

Recruiter name : Liezel Alberts

Reference number : 63867

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

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

ESSENTIAL 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 place in a specialist unit

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None

DESIRED 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 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.

Other Details

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1