Professional Nurse Specialised - High Care

Mediclinic; Brits; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Brits is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care. This role involves collaboration with multi-professional teams, ensuring patient safety, and creating a positive healthcare experience. Ideal candidates should possess a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing, with experience in a specialized unit preferred.

Qualifications

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

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

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