Senior Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic International; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Senior Professional Nurse, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring safe and high-quality patient care. This position involves mentoring new nurses and coordinating care delivery while managing clinical risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, with a degree in General Nursing and specialized training in Operating Theatre Techniques. If you are passionate about empowering others and improving patient experiences, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your skills can make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3 years post-qualification experience in a hospital environment.
• 1 year mentor experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks.
• Manage the client experience and staff competence.
• Assist with operational expenses management.

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing processes and procedures

Infection prevention and control

Scientific nursing principles and processes

Developing/modifying a nursing care plan

Scope of practice for nurse practitioners

ACLS, ATLS, PALS trained

Analyzing and interpreting skills

Basic life support trained

Education

Degree/Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in Operating Theatre Techniques

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Mediclinic Potchefstroom | Potchefstroom | South Africa

Closing date: 09/05/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Calfornia Dinku
Reference number: 60129
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 coordinating care delivery. They also provide direct patient care and 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 utilization 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

• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing
• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in Operating Theatre Techniques

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years post-qualification experience in a hospital environment
• 1 year mentor experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Pharmacology
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Infection prevention and control
• Scientific nursing principles and processes
• Developing/modifying a nursing care plan
• Scope of practice for nurse practitioners
• For specialized wards: ACLS, ATLS, PALS trained
• Analyzing and interpreting skills
• Basic life support trained

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, including internal applicants/employees who meet the minimum requirements.

Please note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

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