Senior Professional Nurse - Medical

Mediclinic Welkom; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Welkom is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in providing safe and positive client experiences. The role includes direct patient care, mentorship for new and student nurses, and managing clinical risks. Candidates should have a Professional Nurse qualification and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a hospital setting. This position offers the opportunity for professional development and to positively impact patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Unit Manager in ensuring safe client experiences.
• Provide direct patient care and mentorship to new and student nurses.
• Manage operational expenses including stock and capital.

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing record keeping

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Relevant nursing legislation

Infection prevention and control

Scientific nursing principles and processes

Audit patient records

Patient assessment skills

Develop/modify a nursing care plan

Scope of practice for nurse practitioners

ACLS, ATLS, PALS trained (for specialized wards)

Risk identification

Analysis and interpretation skills

Basic life support trained

Mentorship

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate diploma in Nursing (if managing a specialist unit)

Job description

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 also provide direct patient care and 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 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 of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.

1 year of mentor experience.

Desired Experience:

N/A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Pharmacology
• Nursing record keeping
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Infection prevention and control
• Scientific nursing principles and processes
• Audit patient records
• Patient assessment skills
• Develop/modify a nursing care plan
• Scope of practice for nurse practitioners
• For specialized wards: ACLS, ATLS, PALS trained
• Risk identification
• Analysis and interpretation skills
• Basic life support trained
• Mentorship