Professional Nurse – Surgical

About the role

The Professional Nurse – Surgical works within a multi‑professional team to deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care in surgical settings. The role leads and coordinates nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes and a high‑quality patient experience.

Key responsibilities

• 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 profile

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR 4‑year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing.
• Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (desired).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri‑operative Nursing) for specialist units (desired).
• No minimum experience required.

Required skills

• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS for specialised wards).
• Computer literate – proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Develop and modify nursing care plans.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Nursing processes, procedures and record keeping.
• Patient assessment skills.
• Pharmacology knowledge.
• Understanding of relevant nursing legislation and risk identification.
• Application of scientific nursing principles and processes.