Professional Nurse Scrub

Mediclinic; Upington; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility, Mediclinic, is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver safe nursing care, collaborate with professionals, and ensure patient safety and satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess a nursing degree/diploma and be proactive in creating a positive patient environment and enhancing staff skills.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing required.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience preferred for specialized unit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Ensure patient safety by identifying, preventing, and managing risks.
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Patient assessment skills

Nursing processes and procedures

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant 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