Senior Professional Nurse - Day Ward

Mediclinic; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse for their Day Ward. In this role, you will support the Unit Manager to ensure safe and comprehensive patient care while also providing mentorship to new and student nurses. The ideal candidate should possess a Professional Nurse qualification along with a minimum of three years of professional experience in a hospital setting. Skills related to patient assessment and nursing processes are essential for success in this position. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Unit Manager in ensuring safe patient care.
• Provide direct patient care and mentorship to 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

Senior Professional Nurse - Day Ward

Job Location: Western Cape, Stellenbosch

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

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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 co‑ordinating 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 utilisation 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).

Education Requirements

Essential Education

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

Experience

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

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.

Closing Date: 07/01/2026

Job Category

• Medical / Healthcare jobs