50 Neonatal Intensive Care jobs in South Africa

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-oriented, 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.

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
• Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive 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 charged

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Enrolled Nurse Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION: For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific speciality area

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

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

• Basic life support trained
• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Nursing care plan skills
• Risk identification

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

Overview

Mediclinic Brits Brits South Africa

Closing date: 26 / 09 / 2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Rethabile Thamae

Reference number: 61499

Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

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 quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
• Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive 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 charged

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : Enrolled Nurse Certificate

For specialised wards CPD courses in specific speciality area

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None

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

• Basic life support trained
• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Nursing care plan skills
• Risk identification

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.

Key Skills

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Overview

Professional Nurse - Critical Care

Closing date: 30/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

Location: Mediclinic Sandton | Bryanston, Johannesburg | South Africa

Recruiter: Nomsa Rachel Somzila

Reference number: 63910

Job Type: Specialised Nursing

Job Segment: ICU, Infection Control, Medical, Labor and Delivery, Nursing, Healthcare

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.

Important notice: Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer. All official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website.

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

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Professional Nurse - Critical Care

Closing date: 29/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee

Reference number: 62480

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Type: Specialised Nursing

Employment type: Full-time

Location: Southern Suburbs, Western Cape, South Africa (Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa)

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 utilized 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

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.

• ICU
• Infection Control
• Medical
• Labor and Delivery
• Nursing
• Healthcare

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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Note: Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer. All official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website.

Mediclinic Sandton| Bryanston, Johannesburg | South Africa

Closing date: 30/09/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nomsa Rachel Somzila
Reference number: 63910
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 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

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

Requirements

• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Keen interest in the caring of acutely ill patients. ATLS or ACLS would be recommended. Previous exposure to Critical Care experience is advantageous.

• This will include after-hours work (weekends and weekdays). The Critical Care Medical Officer functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary critical care team that manages High Care and Critical Care Unit patients. Patient management and full-time clinical service provision within the intensive care / High Care Unit. Participation in the critical care academic program. Participation in departmental research activities.

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand /University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho University
• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.
• The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.
• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to
• Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date :

Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner?

Are you registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner and have a current HPCSA registration for 2025/26?

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

Reports to the Nursing Services Manager

Responsible for the facilitation of teaching and learning of the theoretical and clinical component in a clinical setting

Integral part of the Critical Care team with the primary focus of bed side teaching through demonstration, job shadowing, role modelling mentoring and guidance at the bedside of all processes

The integration and mitigation of risk management at the bedside will be a primary objective to reduce risk to the group and improve patient outcomes

Provide services for both the in-service and formal clinical training programs through the coordination of learning opportunities, at both the formal and informal level

Support evidence-based practice by encouraging participation in research.

The Clinical Facilitator will play an integral role in the upskilling of staff to use equipment, ethical and consumables safely in accordance safely in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.

Assess staff competence according to Groups standards and protocols

Plan, prepare, implement, and manage the education and training requirements of new employees and rerouted staff

Design and implement CPD program

Support and facilitate staff and students to reach specific learning objectives

Current registration with SANC as a Registered General Nurse or equivalent qualification.

Postgraduate diploma in Medical/Surgical Nursing: General or equivalent as accredited by SANC

5 years proven work experience in a multi-disciplinary Intensive Care Unit including Cardio Thoracic, Neurosurgery, Vascular, General Surgery and Medical is essential.

Postgraduate diploma in Nursing Education or equivalent as accredited by SANC

Assessorship certified

A working knowledge of Trauma, Midwifery and Paediatrics

Knowledge of scope of practice of all Nursing categories as well as the regulations of the SANC

Previous experience as an educator / facilitator /mentor would be advantageous

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, organisational and problem-solving skills

Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects

An established interest in staff development

A critical aptitude with regard to patient quality care

Driver's license / own transport

Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

Flexible shifts to accommodate all shifts.

Between 1 - 3 Years