About this role
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