Senior Emergency Nurse & Care Mentor

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Milnerton seeks a Senior Professional Nurse for the Emergency Centre. You will support the Unit Manager, provide direct patient care, and mentor students/nurses while mitigating clinical risks.

Essential: Professional Nurse qualification and postgraduate nursing diploma for specialist units; minimum 3 years hospital experience plus 1 year mentoring. On-site role in Milnerton, Cape Town, with emphasis on quality care and staff development.

Qualifications

• Essential nursing education requirements and postgraduate qualification for specialist units.
• Experience in hospital settings with mentorship responsibilities.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards.
• Manage the client experience within the emergency centre.
• Ensure optimal staffing resource supply, retention, and utilisation.
• Empower staff competence through continuous assessment and development.
• Assist with effective management of operating expenses including stock and capital.

Skills

Nursing processes

Infection control

Clinical risk management

Care planning

ACLS/ATLS/PALS

Life support

Staff mentoring

Analytical skills

Scope of practice knowledge

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Mediclinic Milnerton seeks a Senior Professional Nurse for the Emergency Centre. You will support the Unit Manager, provide direct patient care, and mentor students/nurses while mitigating clinical risks.

Essential: Professional Nurse qualification and postgraduate nursing diploma for specialist units; minimum 3 years hospital experience plus 1 year mentoring. On-site role in Milnerton, Cape Town, with emphasis on quality care and staff development.