Professional Nurse Specialised - NICU

Mediclinic Group; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Professional Nurse specialized in NICU to deliver safe, quality nursing care. This role requires a degree in General Nursing, and the ideal candidate should possess infection prevention skills and patient assessment capabilities. The position is on-site and offers the chance to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with a focus on patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Postgraduate qualification desired for specialized area.

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.
• Provide accurate records of all nursing interventions.
• Create 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 for specialised wards)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

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Professional Nurse Specialised – NICU

Closing date: 19/11/2025

Number of positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-site

Recruiter name: Portia Mabunda

Reference number: 65054

Location: Kimberley | South Africa

Job type: Specialised Nursing (Permanent)

Job Segment: Infection Control, Labor and Delivery, NICU, Pediatric, ICU, Healthcare

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

Required Experience

• Essential minimum: None
• Desired: 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.