Professional Nurse Specialised: Neonatal ICU

Mediclinic; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt in Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa, seeks a Professional Nurse Specialised for the Neonatal ICU. You will deliver comprehensive nursing care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and maintain precise documentation to support positive patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes infection control, pharmacology knowledge and development of care plans for critically ill neonates. Relevant postgrad qualifications are desirable for this specialised unit.

Qualifications

• Essential nursing education in general nursing and related competencies.
• Desirable post-graduate specialization in a relevant field.
• Experience in neonatal or specialised units is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, quality nursing care in a neonatal ICU team.
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to patient safety.
• Maintain accurate nursing records of interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to support patient care.
• Support staff development and maintain stock accountability.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and a

Nursing processes and procedures

Nursing care plan development

Basic life support (ACLS; ATLS; PALS)

Education

General Nursing degree or diploma

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in a relevant specialty area

Job description

Professional Nurse Specialised - Neonatal ICU

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Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt| Bellville, Cape Town | South Africa

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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 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.

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