Professional Surgical Nurse

About the role

Mediclinic is seeking a Professional Nurse specialized in surgical care to join its multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on delivering safe, comprehensive, and high‑quality nursing care in line with scope‑of‑practice regulations.

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 (preferred).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri‑operative Nursing) for specialist units.
• Essential minimum experience: none.

Required skills

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