Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Vergelegen in Somerset West is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive care in-line with the Scope of Practice. You will work on-site in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring accurate documentation and contributing to a learning environment.

The role emphasizes patient safety, quality nursing processes, and compliant stock control. Preference may be given to internal applicants meeting criteria; closing date is 25/09/2026.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with Degree/Diploma in General Nursing.
• Desirable Midwifery or postgraduate specialty qualification.

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

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment

Nursing processes

Microsoft Office

Nursing care plans

Nursing legislation

Basic life support

Risk identification

Education

General Nursing degree/diploma

Midwifery (desirable)

Postgraduate cert/diploma in specialty (desirable)

Job description

Mediclinic Vergelegen | Somerset West | South Africa

Closing date: 25/09/2026
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: 72052
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 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.