Senior Professional Nurse - Neonatal ICU

Mediclinic Group; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Mpumalanga is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse for the Neonatal ICU. This role involves providing direct patient care, mentoring new and student nurses, and ensuring clinical quality standards are met. Candidates must have a Professional Nurse qualification, 3 years of hospital experience, and 1 year in a mentorship capacity. The position is permanent, and the ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment focused on safe client care. Applications close on 23/01/2026.

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, retention, and utilization of staffing resources.
• Empower staff through continuous assessment and development.
• Assist with effective management of operational expenses.

Skills

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

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Important Notice

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Job Details

Title: Senior Professional Nurse – Neonatal ICU

Closing date: 23/01/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Bongane Sibiya

Reference number: 66522

Workplace Type: On‑site

Employment Type: Permanent

Main Purpose of Job

The Senior Professional Nurse supports the Unit Manager in ensuring a safe and positive client experience by mitigating clinical MACS both 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 ( enough includes stock and capital)

Required Education

Professional Nurse qualification and Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

Desired Education

N/A

Required 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

EEO Statement

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.

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