Professional Nurse Specialised – Medical ICU
- Employer: Mediclinic Southern Africa
- Facility: Mediclinic Bloemfontein
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Reference Number: 71442
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Workplace Type: On-site
- Closing Date: 02 July 2026
Purpose of the Role
The Professional Nurse Specialised is responsible for delivering safe, comprehensive, and high-quality nursing care to patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The role requires specialised clinical skills, patient monitoring, risk management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Deliver professional nursing care according to the Scope of Practice.
- Monitor critically ill patients in the Medical ICU.
- Assess patient conditions and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
- Develop and update individualised nursing care plans.
- Ensure patient comfort, dignity, and safety at all times.
Clinical Risk Management
- Identify and manage clinical risks.
- Implement infection prevention and control measures.
- Monitor patient safety and respond to emergencies.
- Ensure compliance with nursing standards and healthcare regulations.
Documentation and Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records.
- Document all nursing interventions and patient observations.
- Ensure legal and professional record-keeping standards are met.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with doctors, specialists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in multidisciplinary patient care planning.
- Support continuity of care within the ICU environment.
Training and Development
- Create a positive learning environment.
- Support the development of nursing staff and students.
- Share clinical knowledge and best practices.
Resource Management
- Monitor and account for stock usage.
- Ensure medical equipment is correctly utilised and charged.
- Report equipment shortages or maintenance requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Essential Qualification
- Degree or Diploma in General Nursing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Midwifery qualification.
- Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Critical Care Nursing or a related speciality.
Experience
Essential
- No minimum experience required.
Preferred
- One year of post-qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit such as ICU.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Clinical Knowledge
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Pharmacology
- Scientific Nursing Principles
- Nursing Processes and Procedures
- Patient Assessment Techniques
- Nursing Care Planning
Regulatory Knowledge
- Relevant Nursing Legislation
- Professional Scope of Practice
- Clinical Governance Standards
Emergency and Critical Care Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (where applicable)
Technical Skills
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
- Nursing record management
- Clinical documentation
Personal Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Compassion and empathy
- Decision-making under pressure
- Teamwork and communication
- Problem-solving ability