Professional Nurse & Specialised - Critical Care

Mediclinic International; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Professional Nurse Specialised in Critical Care. The role involves delivering safe and comprehensive nursing care while ensuring patient safety in collaboration with a multi-professional team. Applicants must hold a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and may start with no experience. Further qualifications in Midwifery and specialised areas are advantageous. This position is permanent and on-site, offering a chance to make a real difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit.

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 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)

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Professional Nurse Specialised - Critical Care

Closing date: 05/02/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Tristan Burton

Reference number: 64078

Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

All applicants will be considered, with preference in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees meeting the minimum requirements.

Main Purpose of Job

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

Required Education

• Essential: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• Desired: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Required Experience

• Essential minimum experience: None
• Desired: 1 year post‑graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

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 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)

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