Mediclinic George | George | South Africa Professional Nurse Main Purpose of Job The Professional Nurse, in collaboration with a multi-professional team, delivers safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to their Scope of Practice regulations. They lead and coordinate nursing teams to enable optimal patient care. Key Responsibility Areas 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 Education Essential Education: Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing Desired Education: Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-operative Nursing) if placed in a specialist unit Required Experience Essential Minimum Experience: None Desired Experience: Relevant experience in a similar unit Required Job Skills and Knowledge Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialized wards) Develop / modify a nursing care plan Infection prevention and control Nursing processes and procedures Pharmacology Scientific nursing principles and processes 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