Senior Orthopaedic Nurse - Clinical Leader & Mentor

Mediclinic International; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to enhance patient care and support unit management. This role involves direct patient care, risk mitigation, and continuous staff development. The ideal candidate must possess a Professional Nurse qualification, a postgraduate diploma for specialist units, and have at least three years of hospital experience. Additional skills include pharmacology and infection control knowledge. A commitment to high-quality patient services and effective team management is essential for success in this permanent position.

Qualifications

• 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.
• 1 year mentor experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks.
• Manage the client experience.
• Ensure optimal supply, retention, and utilisation of staffing resources.
• Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment.
• Assist with the effective management of operational expenses.

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing processes and procedures

Infection prevention and control

Scientific nursing principles and process

Develop/ modify a nursing care plan

Scope of practice for nurse practitioners

ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained

Analysing and interpretation skills

Basic life support trained

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

A healthcare institution in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to enhance patient care and support unit management. This role involves direct patient care, risk mitigation, and continuous staff development. The ideal candidate must possess a Professional Nurse qualification, a postgraduate diploma for specialist units, and have at least three years of hospital experience. Additional skills include pharmacology and infection control knowledge. A commitment to high-quality patient services and effective team management is essential for success in this permanent position.