Professional Nurse Specialised – ICU- Tongaat | Mediclinic
Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal,
Deadline : January 19, 2026
About the Role
Operating in a high-RPM intensive care unit, this role manages critical care data and ensures 100% compliance with life-support protocols. Utilizing SAP for resource management and specialized Oracle health informatics, the nurse reduces operational risk in critical patient care. Their expertise leverages data-driven insights to optimize clinical outcomes and ensures the technical reliability of the ICU’s service ecosystem.
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 Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing are mandatory academic foundations. Career growth leads toward Clinical Specialist or Unit Manager roles within the global private healthcare sector. Pursuing specialized bootcamps in health informatics and obtaining advanced certifications in critical care provides a pathway to senior leadership in international medical groups.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly salaries range from R42,000 to R68,000, reflecting the high technical and clinical responsibility. Healthcare professionals should prioritize professional wealth management and early enrollment in a diversified retirement annuity to secure their future.
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