Senior Professional Nurse - Night Duty

Pivot Services; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Southern Africa is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse in Polokwane to support the Unit Manager by mitigating clinical risks, coordinating care delivery and providing direct patient care. You will also mentor new and student nurses within the unit.

The role requires a Professional Nurse qualification, at least 3 years of hospital experience and a postgraduate diploma for specialist units, with strong infection control knowledge and familiarity with nursing legislation.

Qualifications

• Professional Nurse qualification required.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing required for managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative).
• Infection prevention and control knowledge expected.
• Familiarity with relevant nursing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support the Unit Manager.
• Mitigate clinical risks and coordinate care delivery.
• Mentor new and student nurses in the unit.

Skills

Mentorship

Nursing

Care coordination

Clinical risk management

Microsoft Office

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION Professional Nurse qualification and Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. - Perioperative Nursing) DESIRED EDUCATION N/A - Pharmacology Nursing record keeping Nursing processes and procedures Computer literate (Microsoft Office) Relevant nursing legislation Infection prevention and control Sc...


• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital 1 year mentor experience DESI RED EXPERIENCE: N/A

Employment type Permanent

Polokwane

Employer Mediclinic Southern Africa

Closing date 11 December 2026