Snr Professional Nurse -Theatre

Mediclinic Cape Gate; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to ensure a safe and positive client experience. This role involves providing direct patient care, mentoring new nurses, and assisting the Unit Manager in operational management. Candidates need a Professional Nurse qualification and at least 3 years of hospital experience. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.
• 1 year mentor experience.
• Trained in ACLS; ATLS; PALS for specialised wards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Unit Manager in ensuring a safe client experience.
• Provide direct patient care and mentorship.
• Manage the client experience and staffing resources.

Skills

Pharmacology

Patient assessment skills

Nursing record keeping

Mentorship

Infection prevention and control

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Risk identification

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

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 co-ordinating 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 1 year mentor experience DESI RED 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; ATLS; PALS trained; Risk identification Analysing and interpretation skills Basic life support trained Mentorship