Senior Professional Nurse & Mentor – Patient Care Leader

Medi Clinic; George; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in George is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in ensuring quality patient care and coordinate care delivery. This role involves mentoring new nurses and managing clinical risks. Applicants need a Professional Nurse qualification, a Postgraduate Diploma if managing a specialist unit, and at least three years of hospital nursing experience. The position is permanent and requires on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Professional Nurse qualification and Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit.
• 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.
• Build staff competence through continuous assessment.

Skills

Pharmacology

Patient assessment skills

Infection prevention and control

Mentorship

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Risk identification

Basic life support trained

ACLS trained

ATLS trained

PALS trained

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

A healthcare facility in George is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in ensuring quality patient care and coordinate care delivery. This role involves mentoring new nurses and managing clinical risks. Applicants need a Professional Nurse qualification, a Postgraduate Diploma if managing a specialist unit, and at least three years of hospital nursing experience. The position is permanent and requires on-site presence.