Professional Nurse at The Mediclinic Group – Apply now!

JOB DETAILS

📌 Job Title: Professional Nurse Specialised – Theatre
🏢 Company: Mediclinic Kimberley
📍 Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
🕒 Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
🗓 Closing Date: 22 January 2026
🆔 Reference Number: 65632
💼 Workplace Type: On-site

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To deliver safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to the professional Scope of Practice in a specialised theatre environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.

• Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety.

• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.

• Create a learning environment to build staff competence.

• Ensure all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged and recorded.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Essential:

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing

Desired:

• Midwifery qualification

• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• None (entry-level post-graduate placement in a specialised unit)

Desired:

• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control

• Pharmacology

• Scientific nursing principles and processes

• Nursing record keeping

• Patient assessment skills

• Nursing processes and procedures

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

• Developing/modifying nursing care plans

• Relevant nursing legislation

• Basic life support trained (ACLS, ATLS, PALS for specialised wards)

• Risk identification

BENEFITS OF JOINING MEDICLINIC

• Work in a specialised theatre environment with a multi-professional team.

• Gain exposure to post-graduate specialised nursing practice.

• Opportunities for career development and continuing professional education.

• Competitive benefits and employment security in a leading private healthcare network.

• Supportive environment fostering learning, mentorship, and professional growth.

CV TIPS FOR THIS ROLE

1. Highlight your nursing degree/diploma at the top of your CV.

2. Include any postgraduate, midwifery, or specialised theatre qualifications.

3. Showcase skills in infection control, pharmacology, and patient assessment.

4. Include experience with theatre procedures, if applicable, even from clinical rotations.

5. Demonstrate your teamwork and collaboration experience.

6. Highlight any computer skills, record keeping, or care plan development.

7. Tailor your CV with keywords: Theatre Nurse, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, specialised nursing, patient safety.

8. Include soft skills: attention to detail, problem-solving, and risk management.

COMPANY POLICY

Mediclinic Southern Africa is committed to Employment Equity, prioritising internal applicants while recruiting external talent to maintain competitive standards. All appointments comply with relevant nursing legislation and internal policies, ensuring fairness, inclusivity, and opportunities for professional growth. Internal applicants on fixed-term contracts must apply using an external candidate profile.