TRAFFIC Gauteng

Professional Nurse - Surgical

Mediclinic International

Job Description

Mediclinic Sandton Bryanston, Johannesburg South Africa

Closing date: 02/05/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nomsa Rachel Somzila
Reference number: 69555
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

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)
  • Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Nursing processes and procedures
  • Pharmacology
  • Scientific nursing principles and process

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.

About This Role

Career insights for Surgical Assistants positions

Salary Benchmark
R24,196/month
R20,559 to R32,049/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Monitoring Reading Comprehension
Common Technologies
Epic EHR MEDITECH Expanse Cerner CareAware Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Microsoft Excel 365 Microsoft 365

Job Overview

Date Posted
04 May 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

Surgical Assistants Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R24,196/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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