Professional Nurse - Paediatrics

Mediclinic International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic International is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide safe and comprehensive nursing care at their Cape Town facility. The role involves collaborating with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate nursing records. Candidates should possess a relevant nursing degree and will be considered based on experience and qualifications, with a preference for candidates meeting the Employment Equity Plan.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing required.
• Midwifery training and postgraduate qualification in specialty preferred.
• No minimum experience required, but 1 year post qualification desired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic life support trained

Infection prevention and control

Nursing processes and procedures

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Post graduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

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Mediclinic Constantiaberg| Plumstead, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 09/07/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nontombi Ncediwe
Reference number: 59080
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

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

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 patient 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 charged

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Post graduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Infection prevention and control
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Pharmacology
• 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.

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

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