Professional Nurse - Theatre Scrub

Medi Clinic; South Africa; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care in accordance with the Scope of Practice. The role involves collaborating with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should hold a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing, with preference given to those with additional qualifications in midwifery or related specialty areas.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Midwifery and postgraduate certification are advantageous.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Ensure patient safety by identifying and managing risks.
• Provide comprehensive records of nursing interventions.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Patient assessment skills

Nursing processes and procedures

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre| Parktown, Johannesburg | South Africa

Closing date: 05/06/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane
Reference number: 60551
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile