Specialist Neonatal ICU Nurse

About the role

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice in the Neonatal ICU at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt.

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 patient 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 charged.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing (essential).
• Midwifery or postgraduate certificate/diploma in a relevant specialty area (desired).
• No minimum experience required; 1 year post‑graduate qualification experience preferred.

Required skills

• Infection prevention and control.
• Pharmacology.
• Scientific nursing principles and process.
• Nursing record keeping.
• Patient assessment.
• Nursing processes and procedures.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Develop/modify a nursing care plan.
• Relevant nursing legislation knowledge.
• Basic life support training (ACLS, ATLS, PALS).
• Risk identification.