Professional Nurse- Theatre

Mediclinic Group; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a dedicated nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care. The role involves collaboration with a multi-professional team and management of patient safety. Candidates should have a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing, with preference given to those with additional qualifications. This position offers a temporary contract in an on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• 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.
• 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 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

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

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.

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

Employment Type: Temp

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1