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Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. The Group focuses on providing specialist‑orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care so that the Group is regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services in each market.
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. The role also includes 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 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. Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g., Perioperative Nursing).Desired Education : N / A.Required Experience
3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.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; ATLS; PALS trained.Risk identification.Analysing and interpretation skills.Basic life support trained.Mentorship.Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level.Employment Type
Full‑time.Job Function
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