Professional Nurse- Theatre

Medi Clinic; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver comprehensive and safe nursing care. Duties include collaborating with a team, managing patient safety, and maintaining nursing records. A Degree or Diploma in General Nursing is required, with no prior experience necessary. This permanent, on-site position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in General Nursing required.
• Midwifery and relevant specializations preferred.
• No minimum experience required, but 1 year desired in a specialized unit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care with a professional team.
• Ensure patient safety by managing risks.
• Create a positive patient experience.
• Maintain accurate records of nursing interventions.
• Foster a learning environment for staff.
• Accurately charge utilized 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

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa

Closing date: 30/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Lynelle Govender

Reference number: 63930

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 the 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