Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Cape Town is seeking a dedicated nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care in accordance with the Scope of Practice. The role requires collaboration with a multi‑professional team to ensure patient safety and a positive experience, with meticulous record‑keeping and stock control.

Essential education is a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing; there is a preference for additional Midwifery or postgraduate qualifications.

Qualifications

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.
• DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area.
• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised 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 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

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and pro‑

Nursing processes and procedures

Develop/ modify a nursing care plan

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

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Mediclinic Cape Town| Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 24/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee
Reference number: 75235
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 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