Professional Nurse Specialised - Cardiothoracic ICU

Mediclinic International; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Professional Nurse Specialized in Cardiothoracic ICU to deliver comprehensive nursing care. The role involves collaboration with a multi-professional team and implementing effective patient care strategies. Candidates must hold a nursing degree and must be passionate about patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing required.
• Midwifery and postgraduate certifications in specialty preferred.
• No prior experience required; 1-year experience for specialized units desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care with a multi-professional team.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Facilitate positive patient experience.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and processes

Nursing processes and procedures

Basic life support trained

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Professional Nurse Specialised - Cardiothoracic ICU

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Closing date: 25/06/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Wendy Van Rensburg
Reference number: 61537
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; Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: One year of post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

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

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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