Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic International; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Southern Africa is seeking a nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care on-site and within a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on risk prevention, patient experience, and accurate records of nursing interventions.

Essential qualification is a General Nursing degree/diploma with potential for advanced education in midwifery or related postgraduate qualifications; on-site permanent position with learning opportunities for staff development.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.
• Desired: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area.

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.

Skills

Infection control

Pharmacology

Nursing principles

Nursing processes

Care planning

BLS

Education

General Nursing degree/diploma

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/diploma

Job description

Closing date: 30/09/2026

Number of positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

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.