Professional Nurse – Surgical Ward

About the role

The Professional Nurse will work on a surgical ward delivering safe, comprehensive, and high‑quality nursing care. Working closely with a multi‑professional team, the nurse will lead and coordinate care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

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 all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted.

Required profile

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR a 4‑year Nursing Diploma/Bachelor of Nursing.
• No minimum experience required.
• Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery or specialised nursing diplomas are desirable.

Required skills

• Basic life support training (ACLS, ATLS, PALS for specialised wards).
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office.
• Ability to develop and modify nursing care plans.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control.
• Proficiency in nursing processes, record keeping, patient assessment, pharmacology, relevant legislation, risk identification, and scientific nursing principles.