Senior Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic International; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to enhance client care and ensure safety standards. The role involves mentoring junior staff, coordinating care delivery, and managing resources effectively. Ideal candidates will have a Professional Nurse qualification and at least 3 years of nursing experience in a hospital. This position is on-site and offers a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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, retention, and utilisation of staffing resources.
• Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development.
• Assist with effective management of operational expenses.

Skills

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

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Workplace Information

• Workplace Type: On‑site
• Employment Type: Permanent

Job Overview

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.

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)

Education & Experience

• Essential Education: Professional Nurse qualification and Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)
• Desired Education: N/A
• Essential Experience: Minimum 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital, 1 year mentor experience
• Desired Experience: N/A

Skills & 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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