Senior Professional Nurse - Night Duty

Mediclinic; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Limpopo in Polokwane, South Africa, seeks a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager by coordinating care delivery, mentoring nursing staff and ensuring a safe patient experience. You will provide direct patient care while upholding clinical standards.

The role requires a Professional Nurse qualification with registration and a postgraduate diploma for specialist units where applicable. Minimum hospital experience and mentoring exposure are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Professional nurse qualification and current registration.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing preferred for specialist units.
• Experience in a hospital setting is essential.

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).

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing records

Nursing processes

Microsoft Office

Infection control

Audit records

Patient assessment

Care planning

Scope of practice

Mentorship

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (specialist unit management)

Job description

Mediclinic Limpopo | Polokwane | South Africa

Closing date: 12/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Mokalabata Maakomane
Reference number: 75217
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

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 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 (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

DESI RED 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.