Senior Professional Nurse - Neonatal

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Mpumalanga is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in delivering safe patient care and mentoring staff. The role requires a Professional Nurse qualification, 3 years of hospital experience, and skills in pharmacology and patient assessment. The successful candidate will manage client experiences and staffing resources effectively. This is a permanent on-site position that offers mentorship opportunities and the chance to work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks.
• Manage the client experience.
• Ensure optimal supply and retention of staffing resources.
• Empower staff through continuous assessment and development.
• Assist with operational expense management.

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

Risk identification

Analysing and interpretation skills

Basic life support trained

Mentorship

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Senior Professional Nurse - Neonatal

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

Closing date: 31/12/2025

Number of positions: 2

Recruiter name: Nhlanhla Samaria Mahlangu

Reference number: 66001

Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

Please note: if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Job Type: Nursing

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