Professional Nurse - Paediatric ICU

Medi Clinic; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Bloemfontein is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care. The role requires collaboration with a multi-professional team to manage patient risks and foster a positive experience. Candidates should hold a degree or diploma in General Nursing, with preference given to those with additional qualifications and experience. This permanent, on-site role emphasizes accurate nursing record-keeping and effective patient assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Postgraduate education in specialty is desired.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care with a multi-professional team.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Create a positive patient experience.
• Maintain accurate nursing records.
• Foster a learning environment for staff.
• Charge all used stock and equipment accurately.

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

Mediclinic Bloemfontein| Bloemfontein | South Africa

Closing date: 17/12/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Wendy Van Rensburg
Reference number: 65986
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