Professional Nurse - Paediatrics

Mediclinic Cape Gate | Brackenfell, Cape Town | South Africa Closing date: 03/02/2025 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Jamie Levern Scholtz Reference number: 56879 Workplace Type: On-site Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
2. Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
3. Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment.
4. Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
5. Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.
6. Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing. DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Post graduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None. DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards).
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Nursing processes and procedures.
• Pharmacology.
• 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr