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‑oriented, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care, and aims to be the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services in each of its markets.
Main Purpose of Job
The Professional Nurse, in collaboration with a multi‑professional team, delivers safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to scope of practice regulations. They lead and coordinate nursing teams to enable optimal patient care.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi‑professional team
- Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety
- Facilitate a positive client experience by creating a conducive environment
- Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
- Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
- Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted
Essential Education
Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse4‑year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of NursingDesired Education
Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in MidwiferyPostgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri‑operative Nursing) for specialist unitsRequired Experience
None
Desired Experience
N / A
Required Job Skills And Knowledge
Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)Computer literate (Microsoft Office)Develop / modify a nursing care planInfection prevention and controlNursing processes and proceduresNursing record keepingPatient assessment skillsPharmacologyRelevant nursing legislationRisk identificationScientific nursing principles and process#J-18808-Ljbffr