11 Government Hospitals jobs in South Africa

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Mediclinic Morningside| Morningside, Johannnesburg | South Africa

Closing date: 01/10/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Lesley Du Plessis
Reference number: 63720
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

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

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

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)

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

Become a part of our Talent Community and we will get in touch with you as soon as there is a relevant opening that fits your skills, interests and experience.

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.

• 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)

Professional Nurse qualification and

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

N / A

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital

1 year mentor experience

DESI RED EXPERIENCE :

N / A

• 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

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Mediclinic Milnerton| Milnerton, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 30/09/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Celeste Diana Isaacs
Reference number: 63544
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

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.

• 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)

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Professional Nurse qualification and

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

DESIRED EDUCATION

N/A

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital

1 year mentor experience

DESI RED EXPERIENCE:

N/A

• Pharmacology
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Infection prevention and control
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Scope of practice for nurse practitioners
• For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained;
• Analysing and interpretation skills
• Basic life support trained

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

Become a part of our Talent Community and we will get in touch with you as soon as there is a relevant opening that fits your skills, interests and experience.

Overview

Mediclinic Milnerton | Milnerton, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 30/09/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Celeste Diana Isaacs
Reference number: 63544
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

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.

• 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

• 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

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

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ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. Our strategic priorities reflect how we are working to deliver our strategy and achieve our Purpose.As a workforce, we are the catalyst for our values: we are entrepreneurial; we do the right thing; we play to win; we put patients first and we follow the science. As a company we appreciate and take great pride in each team member where every person is brought together through shared values, that underpins a shared purpose. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energised. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Join the fastest-growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Be part of our shared ambition and pride: our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in International markets. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energized.

ABOUT OUR PRIMARY CARE SALES TEAM

The team has unparallel resilience, tenacity drive to achieve success, win for patients, willingness to go the extra mile, to do the right thing and the understanding that customer knowledge coupled with effective planning & impactful execution are the proven steps to success. Patient centricity is the driving force behind every interaction the team undertakes. We have a bold ambition to win for every suited public sector patent across all levels of care in all territories in our region. Our performance is embedded in team cohesion, unsurpassed cross collaboration with other departments within AstraZeneca, skilful execution of brand strategies and excellent disease and product knowledge.We are a team that has a winning attitude, a growth mindset that seems us always push beyond our known limits to challenge ourselves to be the best we can be.

What you will do

Sales representative with the principal function of calling upon Primary Care Physicians and Retail Pharmacies in line with the sales and marketing strategy. With an aim to positively influence customers’ prescribing behaviour to achieve sales targets. Develop territory and build strong customer relationships with the objective of maximizing sales volume and market share of designated products on a given territory.

Typical Accountabilities will include

• Successfully complete all training requirements, including product examinations.

• Engage primary care healthcare professionals in dialogue about approved indications and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients.

• Work with Sales Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to meet or exceed sales and call execution goals in territory.

• Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and assigned budgets meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations.

• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed markets information relative to assigned sales territory.

• Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals, distribution of samples, etc.

Job Description summary

Sales Achievement/Impact

• Effectively implement sales strategy and tactics, plan of action (POA) in accordance with company policies

• Conduct analysis of market/ competitors to identify territory business opportunities

• Strategy Execution

• Incumbent must effectively and optimally, manage your sales territory and to maximize the number of calls on target customers.

• Initiate and implement value-added programmes in the territory and the province through:

• Developing and implementing a quarterly territory planner

• Analyzing all the local data e.g. Demand sales, script and call report system data, on receipt of that individual data.

• Maintaining an up-to-date customer data base

• Develop territory Business Plan based on POA and allocate resources (e.g. call activities, budget), for optimal output.

• Monitor territory business plan to ensure resources are directed to customer of greatest potential

• Participate in promotional activity programmes to increase product awareness in the market

• Update territory customer segmentation classification, database and call records continuously

• Deliver key promotional messages within approved detail aids and in line with POA

• Build trust and credibility with customers by demonstrating professionalism acting within the business code of ethics

• Submit monthly reports commenting on deviations from Business Plan and intended actions to align performance with objectives

• Ensure punctual delivery of reports / daily synchronisation

• Maintain highest ethical standards and work in a spirit of AstraZeneca Code of Conduct, following rules & norms set by corporate policies

• Ensure that all conducted activities are done in accordance with local legislation and corporate standards.

• Timely report (as per respective procedures): health/environment/well-being related accidents; adverse events that you became aware about; change in status of your Conflict of Interest.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Completed Degree/diploma in the Life Sciences

• Must have at least 3 years Sales Representative exp. within the Pharmaceutical environment.

• Proven sales and customer success record

• Territory knowledge & trustful relationships with key HCPs

• Strong analytical ability

• Strong presentation skills

• Excellent communication skills: clear and concise messaging

• High learnability (incl. complex theory/science),

• Ability to work closely in collaboration with cross functional business areas.

• Valid driver’s license

• Computer Knowledge (at least Intermediate)

• Team Player

• Integrity and assertiveness

• Organised

• Results orientated

• Negotiation skills

• System thinking and acting in a consistent way

Make a Difference with AstraZeneca
Your work with us directly contributes to enhancing the quality of life and increasing the life expectancy of people with severe (chronic) illnesses. Together with 85,000 colleagues worldwide, we push the boundaries of science to develop medicines that truly make a difference for patients. We aim for maximum impact with minimal environmental and climate footprint.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

Why AstraZeneca?

AstraZeneca recognized as Top Employer | South Africa, Kenya & Nigeria 2025. Best Place to Work in Ivory Coast, Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana & Ethiopia 2024 – 2025.

Furthermore, we are proud to have achieved the impressive feat of ranking second place in the Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year running in Africa.This distinction is a confirmation of our commitment and ability to sustain people, partnerships, and employee engagement and foster an innovative workplace environment.

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. Join the fastest-growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Be part of our shared ambition and pride: our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in International markets. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energized.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Click the link to apply no later than 29 August 2025 and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Join to apply for the Snr Professional Nurse (Medical Ward I) role at Mediclinic

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

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.

• 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)

Professional Nurse qualification and
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

N/A

3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital
1 year mentor experience

N/A

• 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

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Science

• Healthcare
• Other

Overview

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

• 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

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

• 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