Senior Professional Nurse - Emergency Centre

Mediclinic International; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic International Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse for the Emergency Centre to support the Unit Manager, ensure safe patient care, and mentor new and student nurses in a fast-paced ED.

The role requires a Professional Nurse qualification with midwifery and at least 3 years hospital nursing experience, plus 1 year of mentorship. ACLS/ATLS/PALS training is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Nurse with midwifery qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of hospital-based nursing experience.
• 1 year of mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate clinical risks and ensure safe patient care.
• Coordinate care delivery and manage client experience.
• Mentor and support new and student nurses in the unit.
• Assist with controlled staff deployment and operational expenses.

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing processes

Infection control

Nursing principles

Care planning

Scope of practice

ACLS trained

ATLS trained

PALS trained

Education

Professional Nurse qualification and midwifery

Job description

Senior Professional Nurse - Emergency Centre

Closing date: 05/11/2026

Permanent

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 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

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Professional Nurse qualification and midwifery

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 processes and procedures
• Infection prevention and control
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Scope of practice for nurse practitioners
• For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained;
• Analysing and interpretation skills
• Basic life support trained

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.