Professional Nurse - Surgical High Care

Medi Clinic; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare institution seeks a nurse to provide safe and quality nursing care within a collaborative team. Candidates should possess a nursing degree or diploma and demonstrate skills in patient assessment, infection control, and record keeping. Ideal for those looking to grow in a well-respected environment with opportunities for specialization.

Qualifications

• Essential education: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.
• Desired education: Midwifery, Postgraduate certificate in relevant specialty area.
• Desired experience: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience 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.
• Provide accurate records of all nursing interventions.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Mediclinic Newcastle| Newcastle | South Africa

Closing date: 17/07/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Aimee-Lee Van der Stok
Reference number: 61859
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