Senior Professional Nurse - Day Ward

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in delivering safe patient care. The role involves providing direct patient care and mentorship, along with managing clinical risks and ensuring quality standards. Candidates must hold a Professional Nurse qualification and have at least 3 years of hospital experience. Join a committed team dedicated to delivering excellent healthcare in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Professional Nurse qualification required.
• 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.
• 1 year mentorship experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Unit Manager in ensuring safe client experiences.
• Provide direct patient care and mentorship.
• Ensure comprehensive patient care by mitigating risks.

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

For specialised wards; 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

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Senior Professional Nurse - Day Ward

Closing date: 07/01/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nadine Lizelle Hearne
Reference number: 66102
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent
Internal employee note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

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 further 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)

Required Education

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

Desired Education

N/A

Required Experience

• 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital
• 1 year mentorship 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 trainedMentorship

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

Job Type: Nursing

Job Segment: Infection Control, Patient Care, Nursing, Supply, Healthcare, Operations