Professional Nurse – Surgical (Mediclinic Welkom) x1
Position Overview
- Job Title: Professional Nurse
- Hospital: Mediclinic Welkom
- Company: Mediclinic Southern Africa
- Location: Welkom, Free State
- Job Type: Permanent
- Workplace Type: On-site
- Reference Number: 70139
- Closing Date: 28 May 2026
- Recruiter: Modiegi Mogudi
- Positions Available: 1
Main Purpose of the Job
The Professional Nurse will:
- Deliver safe and quality nursing care
- Work collaboratively within a multi-professional healthcare team
- Coordinate nursing activities to ensure optimal patient care
- Operate within the Scope of Practice regulations
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care
- Assess and monitor patient conditions
- Develop and update nursing care plans
Risk & Safety Management
- Identify and manage patient risks
- Ensure infection prevention and control
- Promote patient safety standards
Administration & Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate nursing records
- Ensure proper charting of stock and equipment used
- Follow nursing procedures and legislation
Staff Development
- Help create a learning environment
- Support staff competence and professional development
Customer Experience
- Promote a positive patient and client experience
- Maintain a supportive healthcare environment
Minimum Requirements
Essential Education
Applicants must have either:
- A Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse
OR - A 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing
Desired Qualifications
Advantageous qualifications include:
- Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery
- Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing such as:
- Critical Care
- Emergency Care
- Peri-operative Nursing
Experience Requirements
Essential Experience
- No minimum experience required
Desired Experience
- Not specified
Required Knowledge & Skills
Applicants should have knowledge of:
- Nursing processes and procedures
- Patient assessment
- Pharmacology
- Infection prevention and control
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Nursing record keeping
- Risk identification and management
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Ability to develop nursing care plans
Additional Advantage
Training in:
- ACLS
- ATLS
- PALS
(for specialised wards)
Employment Equity
Mediclinic Southern Africa applies Employment Equity principles and preference may be given according to its Employment Equity Plan.
Internal employees on fixed-term contracts must apply using an external candidate profile.