Professional Nurse – Critical Care Unit

About the role

Mediclinic Southern Africa is seeking a Professional Nurse to join its Critical Care Unit. The role involves delivering safe, comprehensive, and high‑quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary team in a private hospital setting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.
• Ensure 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 for specialised unit placement.

Required skills

• Infection prevention and control.
• Pharmacology.
• Scientific nursing principles and processes.
• Nursing record keeping and patient assessment skills.
• Nursing processes and procedures.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Development/modification of nursing care plans.
• Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation.
• Basic life support training (ACLS, ATLS, PALS for specialised wards).
• Risk identification.