Senior Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic Heart Hospital; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Pretoria seeks a Senior Professional Nurse to support management, deliver patient care, and mentor new staff. Ideal candidates should have at least three years of hospital experience, including work in Cath Lab or Cardio thoracic surgery, and possess a Professional Nurse qualification. The role emphasizes risk management and patient experience enhancements.

Qualifications

• Three years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.
• Two to three years post qualification experience in Cath Lab or Cardio thoracic surgery.
• One year mentor experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing record keeping

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Infection prevention and control

Scientific nursing principles and process

Patient assessment skills

Mentorship

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

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 and

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

DESIRED EDUCATION

N / A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

1. three years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital
2. two to three years post qualification experience in Cath Lab and or Cardio thoracic surgery
3. one year mentor experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Healthcare management qualification will be advantageous

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