MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB The Senior Professional Nurse supports the Unit Manager in ensuring a safe and positive client experience by mitigating clinical risks and co-ordinating care delivery. They further provide direct patient care, as well as mentorship to new and student nurses in the unit. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards Manage the client experience Ensure optimal supply, retention, and utilisation of staffing resources Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital) REQUIRED EDUCATION ESSENTIAL EDUCATION Professional Nurse qualification Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing) DESIRED EDUCATION N/A REQUIRED EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital 1 year mentor experience DESIRED EXPERIENCE N/A REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Pharmacology Nursing processes and procedures Infection prevention and control Scientific nursing principles and process Develop/ modify a nursing care plan Scope of practice for nurse practitioners For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained Analysing and interpretation skills Basic life support trained 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr