Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic Sandton; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gauteng seeks a dedicated nurse to deliver quality care, ensuring patient safety and a positive experience. Ideal candidates will have a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing, with opportunities for specialisation. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and creating a conducive environment for learning and patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Midwifery or a postgraduate qualification is desirable.
• No prior experience is required; 1 year for specialised units is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Identify, prevent and manage patient safety risks.
• Facilitate a positive patient experience.
• Provide comprehensive records of nursing interventions.
• Create a learning environment for staff.
• Accurately charge all utilised stock and equipment.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and processes

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literacy (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

Job Overview

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary 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.

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 of post‑graduated qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit.

Job Skills and Knowledge

• Infection prevention and control.
• Pharmacology.
• Scientific nursing principles and processes.
• Nursing record keeping.
• Patient assessment skills.
• Nursing processes and procedures.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Develop / modify a nursing care plan.
• Relevant nursing legislation.
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards).
• Risk identification.