Snr Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic International; Parow; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to enhance patient care and support in a dynamic hospital environment. This role involves ensuring clinical quality standards, managing client experiences, and mentoring new nurses. With a focus on safety and risk mitigation, you will play a vital role in empowering staff and optimizing operational resources. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a positive healthcare experience while advancing your professional skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks.
• Manage the client experience and optimal staffing resources.
• Empower and develop staff through continuous assessment.

Skills

Pharmacology

Nursing processes and procedures

Infection prevention and control

Scientific nursing principles and processes

Developing or modifying nursing care plans

Scope of practice for nurse practitioners

ACLS training

ATLS training

PALS training

Basic Life Support (BLS) training

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

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Mediclinic Panorama | Panorama, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 19/05/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Magdalena Van Der Walt
Reference number: 59832
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent

Note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile instead of your employee profile.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE 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 also provide direct patient care and mentorship to new and student nurses in the unit.

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, retention, and utilization.
• Empower and develop staff through continuous assessment and training.
• Assist with operational expenses management, including stock and capital.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Essential Education:

- Professional Nurse qualification

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

Desired Education:

N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential Minimum Experience:

- 3 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital

- 1 year of mentorship experience

Desired Experience:

N/A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Pharmacology
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Infection prevention and control
• Scientific nursing principles and processes
• Developing or modifying nursing care plans
• Scope of practice for nurse practitioners
• ACLS, ATLS, PALS training for specialised wards
• Analysing and interpreting skills
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training

All applicants will be considered, with preference given according to the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, including internal applicants/employees meeting minimum requirements.

Note: Internal employees on fixed-term contracts should apply using an external candidate profile rather than their employee profile.

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