Senior Professional Nurse Night Duty

South Africa, South Africa

Job Description


Mediclinic Newcastle | Newcastle | South AfricaClosing date: 26/05/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Aimee-Lee Van der Stok
Reference number: 60454
Workplace Type: On-site
PermanentPlease note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profileMAIN PURPOSE OF JOBThe Senior Professional Nurse supports the Unit Manager in ensuring a safe and positive client experience by mitigating clinical risks and co-ordinating care delivery. They further provide direct patient care, as well as 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 EDUCATIONESSENTIAL EDUCATIONProfessional Nurse qualification with MidwiferyPostgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)DESIRED EDUCATIONN/AREQUIRED EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital1 year mentor experienceDESIRED EXPERIENCE:N/AREQUIRED 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
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 profileJoin our Talent CommunityBecome a part of our Talent Community and we will get in touch with you as soon as there is a relevant opening that fits your skills, interests and experience.Job Type: NursingVideo Token: qmMKtWJF0cgCustom Field 1: v1658243237/MCSA_job_advert_header_mbsg7o.jpg

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1426361
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South Africa, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned