Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic Sandton; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Randburg is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-professional team, managing patient safety, and creating detailed nursing records. Candidates must have a degree/diploma in General Nursing. Experience is a plus but not required. This role invites those excited about contributing to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Midwifery or relevant specialty diploma is desired.
• No essential minimum experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care collaboratively.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain comprehensive records of nursing interventions.
• Create a conducive learning environment.

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

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

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION

DESIRED EDUCATION : Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

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