Professional Nurse - Surgical ICU

Mediclinic International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide safe and quality nursing care at their ICU. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patient safety while relying on your expertise in infection control and pharmacology. A suitable candidate will have a general nursing degree and experience in ICU. This permanent position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience working in an ICU environment required.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Create a conducive environment for a positive patient experience.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles

Basic life support (ACLS, ATLS, PALS)

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in Critical Care

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Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre | Parktown, Johannesburg | South Africa

Closing date: 30/06/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane
Reference number: 61519
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: Postgraduate certificate/diploma in Critical Care.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years experience working in an ICU environment.
• 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.

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