Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Welkom is seeking an entry-level nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care. The role involves collaboration with a multi-professional team to ensure patient safety and create a conducive environment. Qualified candidates will have a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, with a desire for those having additional qualifications like Midwifery. This full-time position emphasizes accurate records and professional standards. Join us in providing exceptional patient care in an inspiring environment.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience is desirable.

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 is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist‑orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

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.

Seniority Level

Entry level.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Function

Science and Other.

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing.