Professional Nurse – Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular (Ward V) | Mediclinic
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : January 19, 2026
About the Role
This high-RPM clinical role manages complex cardiovascular data and ensures 100% compliance with specialized nursing protocols in a high-care environment. Utilizing SAP for resource management and specialized Oracle clinical platforms, the nurse minimizes operational risk in surgical recovery. Their expertise leverages data-driven insights to optimize patient survival rates and ensures the technical reliability of the hospital’s cardiothoracic unit.
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-oprative Nursing) if place in a specialist unit
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- N/A
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
- Infection prevention and control
- Nursing processes and procedures
- Nursing record keeping
- Patient assessment skills
- Pharmacology
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Risk identification
- Scientific nursing principles and process
Closing date: 19/01/2026
Career Growth & Education
A Degree or Diploma in Nursing and a Post-Graduate qualification in Cardiothoracic Nursing are mandatory, alongside active SANC registration. Career growth leads to Clinical Facilitator or Unit Manager roles within the private healthcare sector. Participating in specialized bootcamps in digital health governance and obtaining advanced certifications provides a pathway to senior leadership in global health groups.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly salaries range from R38,000 to R62,000, reflecting the high technical and clinical stakes. Healthcare professionals should prioritize professional wealth management and early enrollment in a diversified retirement annuity to protect their long-term capital growth.
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