Senior Professional Nurse - Surgical

Mediclinic International; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in ensuring safe patient experiences. The role involves direct patient care and mentorship to new nurses. Candidates must have a Professional Nurse qualification and at least 3 years of experience in a hospital. Join a team that prioritizes clinical quality and staffing effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital required.
• 1 year of mentoring experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks.
• Manage the client experience.
• Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment.
• Assist with the management of operational expenses.

Skills

Pharmacology

Infection prevention and control

Nursing processes and procedures

Basic life support trained

ACLS

ATLS

PALS trained

Analysing and interpretation skills

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Choose how often (in days) you want to receive a notification : Mediclinic Medforum| Sunnyside, Pretoria | South Africa Closing date : 27 / 10 / Number of positions : 1Recruiter name : Linda ThembaniReference number :

• Workplace Type : On‑sitePermanent 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 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

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 processes and procedures Infection prevention and control Scientific nursing principles and process Develop / modify a nursing care plan Scope of practice for nurse practitioners For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained; Analysing and interpretation skills Basic life support trained 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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