Senior Professional Nurse NNICU

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

Job summary

A healthcare company is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse specializing in Neonatal ICU based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The role involves supporting the Unit Manager, providing direct patient care, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess a Professional Nurse qualification and have at least 3 years of hospital experience, along with relevant nursing skills. This is an on-site, permanent position that offers a comprehensive chance to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Unit Manager in a safe and positive client experience.
• Provide direct patient care.
• Mentor new and student nurses.

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

ATLAS trained

PALS trained

Risk identification

Analyzing and interpretation skills

Basic life support trained

Mentorship

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate diploma in Nursing

Job description

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Position: Senior Professional Nurse – Neonatal ICU (NNICU)
Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Closing date: 23/01/2026
Number of positions: 1
Workplace type: On‑site, Permanent
Recruiter: Bongane Sibiya
Reference number: 66522

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

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

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

N/A

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; ATLAS; PALS trained;
• Risk identification
• Analysing and interpretation skills
• Basic life support trained
• Mentorship

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.