Professional Nurse - Medical and Cardiology
Mediclinic Vergelegen | Somerset West | South Africa
Closing date: 21/08/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Evelyn J Machalie
Reference number: 72715
Workplace Type: [[cust_WorkplaceType]]
Permanent
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
They lead and coordinate nursing teams to enable optimal patient care within our Medical and Cardiology Unit.
The Professional Nurse, in collaboration with a multi-professional team, delivers safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to their Scope of Practice regulations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:
Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR
4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Proven experience as a Professional Nurse within a Medical and or Cardiology Unit
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
N/A
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
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 plan
- Infection prevention and control
- Nursing processes and procedures
- Nursing record keeping
- Patient assessment skills
- Pharmacology
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Risk identification
- Scientific nursing principles and process
All 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.
Please 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 Segment:
Infection Control, Patient Care, Cardiac, Medical, Nursing, Healthcare