Senior Professional Nurse - Obstetrics

Sd Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a dynamic Senior Professional Nurse to join their team. This role focuses on ensuring a safe and positive patient experience while supporting the unit manager in coordinating patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, including a degree or diploma in nursing, and will be responsible for delivering quality care, managing risks, and creating a supportive environment for both patients and staff. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years post-qualification experience required.
• Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment.

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing record keeping

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Infection prevention and control

Patient assessment skills

Mentorship

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate / diploma in specialty area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Professional Nurse

Reference: CPT-Yon-1

Our client, a highly regarded private hospital, is seeking to employ a dynamic and energetic Senior Professional Nurse.

The aim of this position is to ensure a safe, positive patient experience by supporting the unit manager in the coordination of patient care and management of the unit.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
2. Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
3. Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment.
4. Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
5. Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.
6. Ensure that all utilized stock and equipment are accurately charged.

Job Requirements

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.
• Midwifery.
• Postgraduate certificate / diploma in specialty area.
• 3 years post-qualification experience.

Required Skills & 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.

Package & Remuneration

Monthly