Professional Nurse Specialised: Cardiothoracic ICU

EdUpStairs; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs in Bloemfontein, South Africa, is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care in a on-site setting. You will work within a multi-professional team, focusing on patient safety, accurate documentation, and a supportive environment that promotes staff development.

The role requires a General Nursing degree/diploma with additional consideration for midwifery or related postgraduate qualifications.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing is required.
• Midwifery or a postgraduate certificate/diploma in a relevant specialty is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Infection prevention

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles

Nursing processes

Care plan development

Basic life support

Education

General Nursing degree/diploma

Midwifery or relevant postgraduate certification

Job description

Closing date: 20/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Wendy Van Rensburg
Reference number: 75478
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

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

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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 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.

Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa