Senior Professional Nurse - Theatre

Mediclinic Cape Town | Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 10/04/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee
Reference number: 58768
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To ensure a safe, positive patient experience by supporting the unit manager in the co-ordination of patient care and management of the unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards.
2. Manage the patient experience.
3. Ensure optimal supply, retention and utilisation of staffing resources.
4. Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development.
5. Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital).

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

1. Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing.

DESIRED EDUCATION:

1. Midwifery.
2. Post graduate certificate/ diploma in specialty area.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

1. 3 years post qualification experience.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

1. None.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Pharmacology.
2. Nursing record keeping.
3. Nursing processes and procedures.
4. Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
5. Relevant nursing legislation.
6. Infection prevention and control.
7. Scientific nursing principles and process.
8. Audit patient records.
9. Patient assessment skills.
10. Develop/ modify a nursing care plan.
11. Scope of practice for nurse practitioners.
12. For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained.
13. Risk identification.
14. Analysing and interpretation skills.
15. Basic life support trained.
16. Mentorship.

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.