Professional Nurse Specialised- Neonatal

Mediclinic; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Stellenbosch is seeking a dedicated nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive care in a busy hospital setting. The role focuses on collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to maintain high standards and patient safety.

The ideal candidate holds a General Nursing qualification, with preferred midwifery and postgraduate credentials. Strong record-keeping, clinical knowledge, and BLS are essential for success in this permanent on-site position.

Qualifications

• Essential nursing degree or diploma completed.
• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in a relevant area is desirable.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council is implied.

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 and skill.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment

Nursing processes

Computer literacy

Care plan development

Nursing legislation

Basic life support

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery (desirable)

Postgraduate cert/diploma in specialty (desirable)

Job description

Mediclinic Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch | South Africa

Closing date: 05/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nadine Lizelle Hearne
Reference number: 73676
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: : 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