Senior Professional Nurse - Cardiothoracic ICU

Mediclinic Group; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse for their Cardiothoracic ICU in Mbombela. This role involves supporting patient care, mentoring staff, and ensuring clinical quality standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting and hold a Professional Nurse qualification. This position offers a permanent contract with a focus on on-site involvement.

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 and utilization of staffing resources.
• Empower staff through continuous assessment.
• Assist with operational expenses management.

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing record keeping

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

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 trained

ATLS trained

PALS trained

Risk identification

Analysing and interpretation skills

Basic life support trained

Mentorship

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Senior Professional Nurse - Cardiothoracic ICU

Closing date: 26/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Nhlanhla Samaria Mahlangu

Reference number: 63324

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Mediclinic Nelspruit | Sonheuwel, Nelspruit | South Africa

All applicants will be considered, with preference in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants who meet the minimum requirements.

Main purpose of job

The Senior Professional Nurse supports the Unit Manager in ensuring a safe and positive client experience by mitigating clinical risks and coordinating care delivery. They provide direct patient care, as well as mentorship to new and student nurses in the unit.

Key responsibility areas

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards
• Manage the client experience
• Ensure optimal supply, retention, and utilization of staffing resources
• Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development
• Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital)

Required Education

Essential Education

• Professional Nurse qualification
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

Desired Education

N/A

Required Experience

Essential minimum experience

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

Desired Experience

N/A

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• 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
• For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained
• Risk identification
• Analysing and interpretation skills
• Basic life support trained
• Mentorship

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