Overview
Senior Professional Nurse - ICU role at Mediclinic. 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 provide direct patient care and mentorship to new and student nurses in the unit.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Professional Nurse qualificationPostgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)Desirable Education
N / A
Required Experience
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital1 year mentor experienceDesired Experience
N / A
Required Job Skills and Knowledge
PharmacologyNursing record keepingNursing processes and proceduresComputer literate (Microsoft Office)Relevant nursing legislationInfection prevention and controlScientific nursing principles and processAudit patient recordsPatient assessment skillsDevelop / modify a nursing care planScope of practice for nurse practitionersFor specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trainedRisk identificationAnalysing and interpretation skillsBasic life support trainedMentorshipAll applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants / employees that meet the minimum requirements.
Note : If you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.
Job Details
Job Type : NursingWorkplace Type : On-siteClosing date : 22 / 09 / 2025Number of positions : 1Recruiter name : Annenise Elizabeth Mc DonaldReference number : 63454Location
Mediclinic Durbanville | Durbanville, Cape Town | South Africa
Job Segment
Infection Control, Patient Care, Supply, ICU, Nursing, Healthcare, Operations
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