Professional Nurse - Paeds

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Africa is seeking a Professional Nurse for the Paediatric unit. The ideal candidate will deliver comprehensive nursing care, lead nursing teams, and ensure patient safety. Applicants must hold a Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse or equivalent. This is an on-site role, focusing on quality healthcare and fostering a positive client experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR 4-year Nursing Diploma/Bachelor of Nursing.
• Basic life support training required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.

Skills

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS)

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Patient assessment skills

Infection prevention and control

Nursing processes and procedures

Pharmacology

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)

Job description

Professional Nurse - Paeds

Closing date: 26/11/2025

Number of positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-site

Recruiter Name: Rethabile Thamae

Reference Number: 65508

Job Type: Nursing

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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

• 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

None

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Internal Applicant Notice

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.