About the role
Mediclinic Cape Town | Cape Town | South Africa
Closing date: 15/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee
Reference number: 67244
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
*Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile*
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To deliver safe, basic nursing care according to Scope of Practice
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Deliver basic nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety
- Contribute to a positive patient experience by assisting in the creation of a therapeutic environment
- Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
- Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence
- Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent)
DESIRED EDUCATION
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses for specific speciality areas
Experience
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
1 year post qualification experience
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Infection prevention and control
- Basic Life Support
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Regulations regarding the Scope of Practice for Nurses and Midwives
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Scientific nursing process
- Risk identification
- Nursing procedures
- Patient observation skills
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
*Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile*