Senior Theatre Nurse — Care Excellence & Mentorship

Mediclinic; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 480 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager and ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The role involves mentoring new and student nurses and requires a Professional Nurse qualification along with at least 3 years of experience in a hospital setting. Candidates should possess essential clinical skills, be computer literate, and be knowledgeable in nursing legislation and processes. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care and nursing education.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital is essential.
• 1 year of mentor experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Unit Manager in ensuring safe patient care.
• Mitigate clinical risks and coordinate care delivery.
• Mentor new and student nurses in the unit.

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

ACLS trained

ATLS trained

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 provider in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager and ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The role involves mentoring new and student nurses and requires a Professional Nurse qualification along with at least 3 years of experience in a hospital setting. Candidates should possess essential clinical skills, be computer literate, and be knowledgeable in nursing legislation and processes. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care and nursing education.