Senior Professional Nurse - Theatre

Medi Clinic; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Professional Nurse to enhance patient care and mentor new nurses. This role involves ensuring clinical quality, managing client experiences, and developing staff competencies. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services while ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff alike. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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 client experience and optimize staffing resources.
• Empower staff through continuous assessment and development.

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing record keeping

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Infection prevention and control

Patient assessment skills

Mentorship

Risk identification

Basic life support trained

Education

Degree/Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in Operating Theatre Techniques

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

1. Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards
2. Manage the client experience
3. Ensure optimal supply, retention, and utilization of staffing resources
4. Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development
5. 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 record keeping
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Infection prevention and control
• Scientific nursing principles and processes
• Audit patient records
• Patient assessment skills
• Develop/modify nursing care plans
• 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 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, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.