Senior Renal Nurse: Care Leader & Mentor

Medi Clinic; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse in George, South Africa. This role involves supporting the Unit Manager, providing direct patient care, and mentoring new and student nurses. Candidates must have a Professional Nurse qualification, at least 3 years of hospital experience, and 1 year in a mentor role. Key responsibilities include mitigating clinical risks, managing client experience, and optimizing staffing resources. This position is permanent and on-site, offering a fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of 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.
• Assist with effective management of operational expenses.

Skills

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

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse in George, South Africa. This role involves supporting the Unit Manager, providing direct patient care, and mentoring new and student nurses. Candidates must have a Professional Nurse qualification, at least 3 years of hospital experience, and 1 year in a mentor role. Key responsibilities include mitigating clinical risks, managing client experience, and optimizing staffing resources. This position is permanent and on-site, offering a fulfilling career in a supportive environment.