Senior Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support unit management and ensure safe patient care. Responsibilities include mentoring new nurses, managing clinical risks, and coordinating care delivery. A Professional Nurse qualification and relevant experience are essential. This role offers an opportunity to lead and nurture nursing staff in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.
• 2-3 years post qualification experience in Cath Lab and/or Cardio thoracic surgery.
• 1 year mentor experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks.
• Manage the client experience.
• Ensure optimal supply and utilisation of staffing resources.
• Empower staff through continuous assessment and development.

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

Job title: Senior Professional Nurse - Theatre

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: November 18, 2025

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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 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

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

Desirable 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

Closing date : 07 / 11 / 2025