Senior Professional Nurse Role at Mediclinic – Apply Now!

🧾 Job Details

🏥 Employer: Mediclinic Hoogland
📍 Location: Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa
💼 Job Type: Permanent, On-site
🆔 Reference Number: 64974
📅 Closing Date: 05 January 2026
👥 Number of Positions: 1

🏢 About Mediclinic

Mediclinic Southern Africa is a leading private hospital group committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. With multidisciplinary teams across its facilities, Mediclinic fosters a culture of professional development, mentorship, and excellence in clinical practice.

🎯 Role Purpose

The Senior Professional Nurse supports the Unit Manager to ensure a safe and positive patient experience by mitigating clinical risks, coordinating care delivery, and providing direct patient care. This role also includes mentoring new and student nurses, building staff competence, and supporting operational management within the unit.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

🩺 Patient Care & Safety

• Deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care according to clinical standards

• Mitigate clinical risks and ensure compliance with protocols

• Develop and modify nursing care plans as required

👩‍⚕️ Staff Mentorship & Development

• Mentor and support new and student nurses

• Empower staff through continuous assessment, guidance, and skills development

• Support team competence in clinical and operational procedures

📝 Operational & Resource Management

• Manage staffing resources to ensure optimal coverage and retention

• Support effective management of operational expenses, including stock and capital

• Maintain accurate nursing records and documentation

🌟 Patient Experience

• Facilitate a positive client experience and address patient concerns

• Ensure infection prevention, patient safety, and adherence to nursing regulations

🎓 Required Education

Essential:

• Professional Nurse qualification

• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing for specialist units (e.g., Perioperative Nursing)

🧰 Required Skills & Knowledge

• Pharmacology and patient assessment skills

• Nursing processes, procedures, and record keeping

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

• Relevant nursing legislation and scope of practice knowledge

• Infection prevention and control

• Scientific nursing principles and audit skills

• Risk identification and mitigation

• Mentorship experience

• Basic Life Support (ACLS, ATLS, PALS for specialised wards)

🏆 Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Professional Nurse in a hospital

• Minimum 1 year experience in mentorship

📄 CV Tips

• Highlight nursing registration, qualifications, and mentorship experience

• Include specialist training (e.g., ACLS, ATLS, PALS) if applicable

• Showcase experience in patient care, staff mentoring, and clinical leadership

• Include computer skills and familiarity with electronic patient record systems

• Emphasise ability to coordinate teams and support operational management

⚖️ Employment Equity

All applicants will be considered in line with the Mediclinic Southern Africa Employment Equity Plan, with preference given to designated groups. Internal employees on fixed-term contracts should apply using an external candidate profile.