Snr Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse for the Theatre role in Cape Town, responsible for overseeing patient care and nursing staff. With a focus on clinical risk management and mentorship, this position requires at least 3 years of hospital experience and a postgraduate diploma in nursing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital setting.
• At least 1 year of mentorship experience.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting clinical quality standards.
• Provide direct patient care and mentorship to new and student nurses.
• Assist in managing operational expenses, including stock and capital.

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment

Infection control

Risk identification

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

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Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in , with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group focuses on providing specialist-oriented, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care, aiming to be regarded as the most respected and trusted healthcare provider by patients, practitioners, funders, and regulators in each market.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Senior Professional Nurse supports the Unit Manager by ensuring a safe and positive client experience through clinical risk mitigation and coordinated care delivery.

They also provide direct patient care and mentorship to new and student nurses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting clinical quality standards.

Manage the client experience.

Ensure optimal staffing resources are available, retained, and utilized effectively.

Build staff competence through continuous assessment and development.

Assist in managing operational expenses, including stock and capital.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing for managing a specialist unit (e.g., Perioperative Nursing).

Experience

Minimum 3 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital setting.

At least 1 year of mentorship experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Pharmacology, nursing record keeping, and procedures.

Knowledge of nursing legislation, infection control, and scientific nursing principles.

Patient assessment and care planning skills.

Understanding of scope of practice for nurse practitioners.

Additional certifications such as ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS are preferred for specialized wards.

Risk identification and analytical skills.

Additional Information

Seniority Level : Mid-Senior level

Employment Type : Full-time

Job Function : Healthcare / Science

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