Senior Professional Nurse - Medical

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Vereeniging is looking for a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in providing safe, high-quality patient care. This role involves direct patient care and mentoring new staff. Candidates should have a Professional Nurse qualification and at least 3 years of hospital nursing experience. The position emphasizes comprehensive care and efficient management of resources. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to advance their nursing career with a focus on patient outcomes and staff development.

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 competence through continuous assessment.
• Assist with management of operational expenses.

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing record keeping

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Infection prevention and control

Patient assessment skills

Mentorship

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Overview

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 Responsibilities

• 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
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

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.

Additional Information

Job Type: Nursing

Workplace Type: On-site

Closing date: 26/01/2026

Number of positions: 1

Reference number: 66875

Recruiter name: Sandisiwe Mathe

Location: Mediclinic Vereeniging, Vereeniging, South Africa

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