Senior Orthopaedic Ward Nurse – Lead Care & Mentorship

Medi Clinic; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in providing safe and positive client care. This role involves direct patient care, mentorship of new nurses, and management of clinical risks. Applicants should have a Professional Nurse qualification and at least three years of experience, including one year in a mentoring role. This position is on-site and is a permanent role offering a chance to impact patient health significantly.

Qualifications

• Professional Nurse qualification and Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit.
• 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.
• 1 year mentor experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Unit Manager in ensuring a safe and positive client experience.
• Mitigate clinical risks and coordinate care delivery.
• Provide direct patient care and mentor new and student nurses.

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing record keeping

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Relevant nursing legislation

Infection prevention and control

Scientific nursing principles and process

Audit patient records

Patient assessment skills

Develop/ modify a nursing care plan

Scope of practice for nurse practitioners

ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained

Risk identification

Analysing and interpretation skills

Basic life support trained

Mentorship

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

A healthcare facility in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in providing safe and positive client care. This role involves direct patient care, mentorship of new nurses, and management of clinical risks. Applicants should have a Professional Nurse qualification and at least three years of experience, including one year in a mentoring role. This position is on-site and is a permanent role offering a chance to impact patient health significantly.