Senior Theatre Nurse: Lead Care & Mentorship

Mediclinic Group; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include direct patient care and mentoring new and student nurses. Candidates should have at least 3 years of hospital experience and a Professional Nurse qualification. This role requires skills in nursing procedures, patient assessment, and risk identification. Significant emphasis is placed on continuous improvement and competency development within the team. Immediate applications are welcome.

Qualifications

• 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.
• 1 year mentor experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Unit Manager in ensuring a safe and positive client experience.
• Provide direct patient care and mentorship to new and student nurses.
• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks.

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing record keeping

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literacy (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

Risk identification

Analysing and interpretation skills

Basic life support trained

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (for specialist management)

Job description

A healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include direct patient care and mentoring new and student nurses. Candidates should have at least 3 years of hospital experience and a Professional Nurse qualification. This role requires skills in nursing procedures, patient assessment, and risk identification. Significant emphasis is placed on continuous improvement and competency development within the team. Immediate applications are welcome.