Professional Nurse - Renal

Mediclinic; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver comprehensive patient care. This role involves collaborating with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate nursing records. Applicants should possess a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing, with preferred experience in a specialized unit. Join an established group dedicated to high-quality healthcare services and making a positive impact on patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• 1 year of experience preferred after qualification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Patient assessment skills

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS)

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty area

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

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; Postgraduate 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

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Risk identification