Professional Nurse - Theatre Recovery

Mediclinic; George; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in George, South Africa, is seeking a dedicated nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care based on the Scope of Practice. The role involves collaborating within a multi-professional team, managing patient safety risks, and ensuring accurate nursing intervention records. Essential qualifications include a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and at least one year of post-graduate experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong skills in patient assessment and infection prevention.

Qualifications

• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience.
• 1+ years post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit.

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.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Patient assessment skills

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Basic life support trained (ACLS)

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: 1 year post-graduate qualification
• Desired experience: 1+ years 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
• Patient assessment skills
• 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