Professional Nurse - Orthopaedic

Mediclinic; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Africa seeks a Professional Nurse - Orthopaedic. The role involves delivering quality nursing care and coordinating with a multi-professional team for optimal patient care. Essential qualifications include a nursing diploma, while postgraduate qualifications are preferred. This offers a chance to enhance your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Essential to have a diploma or bachelor degree in nursing.
• Preferred qualifications include postgraduate diplomas in nursing or midwifery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care with a multi-professional team.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Create a conducive environment for client experience.
• Maintain accurate records of nursing interventions.
• Facilitate staff development through learning opportunities.

Skills

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

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 (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-operative Nursing)

Job description

Job title : Professional Nurse - Orthopaedic

Job Location : Western Cape, Worcester

Deadline : November 05, 2025

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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-oprative 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

Closing date

02 / 11 / 2025