Professional Nurse Specialised - Theatre

Mediclinic Group; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in South Africa is seeking a Professional Nurse Specialised - Theatre to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care. The role focuses on teamwork alongside multi-professional teams, managing patient safety, and creating a positive patient experience. Candidates should hold a Degree in General Nursing and have the ambition to grow in specialised areas. This position offers a chance to impact patient care positively and provides an opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Midwifery and specialization certifications are advantageous.
• 1 year experience preferred in a specialized 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.
• Keep accurate and comprehensive nursing records.
• Create a learning environment for staff competence.
• Ensure accurate charging of stock and equipment.

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 for specialised wards)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Post‑graduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Professional Nurse Specialised - Theatre

Closing date: 22/01/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Portia Mabunda

Reference number: 65632

Workplace type: On-site

Job type: Specialised Nursing

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; Post‑graduate 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.

Note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed‑term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.