Professional Nurse Specialised - Cardiothoracic ICU

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

Job summary

A healthcare company in Mbombela is looking for a Professional Nurse Specialised in Cardiothoracic ICU. This permanent, on-site role requires a Degree in General Nursing, with preference for midwifery training and relevant postgraduate qualifications. A strong focus on patient safety and comprehensive nursing care is essential, along with effective collaboration within a multi-professional team.

Qualifications

• Essential education includes a Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.
• Desirable education includes Midwifery and relevant postgraduate qualifications.
• No minimum experience necessary; 1 year of post-graduate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Facilitate a positive patient experience.
• Maintain accurate records of all nursing interventions.
• Support a learning environment that builds staff competence.

Skills

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)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Overview

Mediclinic advertises the position of Professional Nurse Specialised - Cardiothoracic ICU. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer. Official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website. Candidates should verify vacancy validity on the site.

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

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

Job Details

Job Type: Specialised Nursing | Workplace Type: On-site | Status: Permanent

Job Segment: Infection Control, Cardiac, Labor and Delivery, ICU, Nursing, Healthcare