Snr Professional Nurse – Surgical- Hermanus | Mediclinic
Job Location : Western Cape,
Deadline : January 19, 2026
About the Role
This high-RPM clinical role manages surgical patient data and ensures 100% compliance with theater protocols and HPCSA standards. Utilizing ServiceNow for clinical workflow orchestration and specialized data logging tools, the nurse minimizes operational risk in high-pressure surgical environments. Their leadership leverages data-driven diagnostics to optimize recovery outcomes and ensures the technical reliability of the hospital’s theater unit.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
- The Senior Professional Nurse supports the Unit Manager in ensuring a safe and positive client experience by mitigating clinical risks and co-ordinating care delivery. They further provide direct patient care, as well as mentorship to new and student nurses in the unit.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards
- Manage the client experience
- Ensure optimal supply, retention, and utilisation of staffing resources
- Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development
- Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital)
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
- Professional Nurse qualification and
- Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)
DESIRED EDUCATION
- N/A
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital
- 1 year mentor experience
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- N/A
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Pharmacology
- Nursing record keeping
- Nursing processes and procedures
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Infection prevention and control
- Scientific nursing principles and process
- Audit patient records
- Patient assessment skills
- Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
- Scope of practice for nurse practitioners
- For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained;
- Risk identification
- Analysing and interpretation skills
- Basic life support trained
- Mentorship
Closing date: 06/01/2026
Career Growth & Education
A Degree or Diploma in General Nursing and active SANC registration are mandatory, with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Medical-Surgical Nursing being highly preferred. Career growth leads toward Unit Manager or Clinical Facilitator roles by mastering healthcare administration and digital health records. Participating in global medical forums and obtaining advanced certifications in theater nursing provides a pathway to senior leadership in the international healthcare sector.
Salary & Financial Insight
Monthly salaries range from R42,000 to R65,000, reflecting the specialized nature of surgical nursing. Healthcare professionals should prioritize professional wealth management and early enrollment in a diversified retirement annuity to secure their future.
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