Registered Nurse – Neonatal High Care

About the role

Mediclinic is seeking a Registered Nurse specialised in Neonatal High Care to join its multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on delivering safe, comprehensive, and high‑quality nursing care to vulnerable newborns in a specialised unit.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
• Promote a learning environment that builds staff competence.
• Ensure all stock and equipment used are accurately charged.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing (essential).
• Midwifery qualification or postgraduate certificate/diploma in a relevant speciality (desired).
• No minimum experience required; 1 year of postgraduate experience in a specialised unit is desirable.
• Basic Life Support training (ACLS, ATLS, PALS) for specialised wards.

Required skills

• Infection prevention and control.
• Pharmacology knowledge.
• Scientific nursing principles and processes.
• Nursing record keeping.
• Patient assessment skills.
• Nursing processes and procedures.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Development and modification of nursing care plans.
• Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation.
• Risk identification.