Professional Nurse- EC | Mediclinic
Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg
Deadline : January 19, 2026
About the Role
The Emergency Care Nurse drives high-RPM patient safety by managing trauma data and ensuring 100% compliance with emergency health protocols in high-pressure wards. Utilizing SAP for resource orchestration and ServiceNow for incident management, the nurse reduces operational risk in clinical delivery. Their expertise leverages data-driven diagnostics to optimize emergency outcomes and ensures the technical integrity of the hospital’s trauma unit.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
- To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice
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 patient 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 charged
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
- DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
- DESIRED EXPERIENCE: : 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Infection prevention and control
- Pharmacology
- Scientific nursing principles and process
- Nursing record keeping
- Patient assessment skills
- Nursing processes and procedures
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
- Risk identification
Closing date: 02/01/2026
Career Growth & Education
A degree in Nursing and a Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing (Emergency) are required, with active SANC registration as a professional nurse. Career progression leads toward Clinical Lead or Hospital Manager roles for those who master emergency healthcare leadership. Participating in specialized bootcamps in health informatics provides a pathway to senior leadership in international health organizations.
Salary & Financial Insight
Monthly salaries range from R35,000 to R55,000, plus shift allowances and professional healthcare benefits. Strategic financial planning should involve a focus on building a robust retirement strategy and exploring tax-efficient investment vehicles to build long-term capital.
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