Snr Professional Nurse-ICU
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Nursing
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Mediclinic Heart Hospital| Arcadia, Pretoria | South Africa
Closing date: 20/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: 75454
Workplace Type:
On-site
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 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)
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
Professional Nurse qualification and
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)
DESIRED EDUCATION
N/A
REQUIRED EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital
1 year mentor experience
DESI
RED
EXPERIENCE:
N/A
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE- Pharmacology
- Nursing processes and procedures
- Infection prevention and control
- Scientific nursing principles and process
- Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
- Scope of practice for nurse practitioners
- For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained;
- Analysing and interpretation skills
- Basic life support trained
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
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