Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic Tzaneen; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Tzaneen is seeking a dedicated nurse to deliver comprehensive and quality nursing care. The role includes working collaboratively with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate records of interventions. Applicants with a degree or diploma in nursing are encouraged to apply, with preference given to those with additional qualifications like midwifery or specialized coursework.

Qualifications

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.
• DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area.
• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None; DESIRED: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialized unit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Nursing processes and procedures

Basic life support training

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

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)