Senior Professional Nurse - Surgical ICU

Medi Clinic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager and ensure a positive client experience. The role involves direct patient care, mentorship for new nurses, and managing clinical risks. Candidates must hold a Professional Nurse qualification with at least 3 years of hospital experience and have strong mentorship skills. This position offers a permanent on-site contract. Join a dedicated team making a difference in patient care.

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

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing record keeping

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Relevant nursing legislation

Infection prevention and control

Patient assessment skills

Audit patient records

Develop/modify a nursing care plan

Mentorship

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre | Parktown, Johannesburg | South Africa

Closing date: 17/12/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane
Reference number: 65791
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

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

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Professional Nurse qualification
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 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.

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