348 Paediatric Nurse jobs in South Africa

• Demonstrate passion for children and their parents / carers
• Clinical competence and strong quality patient care orientation
• BLS competent
• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students
• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students
• Ability to work independently
• Competently administer oral, intramuscular and intravenous medication
• Competent in infant, toddler and child physical assessment
• Assist the pediatricians during ward rounds
• Perform wound care and writing care plans
• Delegating tasks effectively
• Providing health education to parents and patients
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress
• Management, Planning and Organizing skills
• Problem analysis/solving skills, accurate record keeping and detail orientated
• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a team
• Liaison between patients, doctors and personnel
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Ability to advocate for patience
• Shift work compulsory
• Work overtime when required
• Ad hoc duties

• Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a similar environment
li>Experience in a Private Hospital setting
• Post Basic Qualification in Midwifery or Paediatric Nursing will be advantageous

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, Perioperative Nursing) if placed 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)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop / modify a nursing care plan
• Infection prevention and control
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Pharmacology
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Risk identification
• Scientific nursing principles and process

Mediclinic Sandton| Bryanston, Johannesburg | South Africa

Closing date: 24/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nomsa Rachel Somzila
Reference number: 62892
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, 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

DESIRED EDUCATION: For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific specialityarea

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.

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

Mediclinic Hoogland| Bethlehem | South Africa

Closing date: 22/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Tebello Sekhoto
Reference number: 60267
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 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.

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

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

N/A

• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Infection prevention and control
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Pharmacology
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Risk identification
• 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.

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

Job Title: Enrolled Nurse Paediatric ICU

Location: Gauteng, Soweto

Application Deadline: August 26, 2025

Job Summary:

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will be responsible for both direct and indirect nursing care of patients or groups of patients. You will operate under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, within the scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse.

• Grade 12
• Enrolled Nursing qualification
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council
• BLS qualification
• At least 3 years of relevant nursing experience
• Experience in a private hospital environment is advantageous
• Computer proficiency is advantageous

• Perform duties in accordance with SANC, DOH, and National Core Standards
• Adhere to principles of patient advocacy, professional conduct, patient rights, and continuous professional development (CPD)
• Plan, organize, assess, and prioritize work to ensure efficient task completion under supervision
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and hygienic environment, free from medico-legal hazards
• Accurately document patient care and progress
• Provide holistic, customer-oriented care, prioritizing patient satisfaction
• Educate patients about the complaints procedure and the “My Voice” platform
• Contribute effectively as a team member to achieve unit goals

Closing Date: August 26, 2025

This is a Medical / Healthcare job.

Mediclinic Sandton| Bryanston, Johannesburg | South Africa

Closing date: 24/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nomsa Rachel Somzila
Reference number: 62892
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, 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

DESIRED EDUCATION: For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific specialityarea

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
• Nursing processes and procedures

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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A vacancy exists for an Enrolled Nurse based at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital , reporting to the Unit Manager . The purpose of this role is to conduct nursing activities to ensure quality patient care.

Introduction

A vacancy exists for an Enrolled Nurse based at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital , reporting to the Unit Manager . The purpose of this role is to conduct nursing activities to ensure quality patient care.

• Conduct duties to meet the requirements of quality patient care, ensuring that all nursing activities comply with SANC regulations, relevant legislations, and Life Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Maintain all health, safety, and infection control standards to ensure a safe patient environment.
• Effective utilization of resources.
• Effective maintenance of equipment.
• Accurate record keeping.
• The continued education of patients.
• Build effective relationships with patients, doctors, and other medical personnel to ensure quality patient care.

• Qualification as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Registration with SANC.
• Ability to work shifts according to the operational requirements of the hospital.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges, and role players would be an advantage.
• Computer proficiency would be an advantage.

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Resilience.
• Engaging diversity.
• Professional and technical proficiency.
• Excellence orientation.
• Building relationships.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Organizational awareness.
• Action orientation.
• Ethical behavior.

Apply via email:

Closing date: Thursday, August 14, 2025

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager before applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Summary:

As Enrolled Nurse, to take responsibility for both direct and indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients, and to function under the direct and/ or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, according to the scope of practise of an Enrolled Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12.
• Enrolled Nursing qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• BLS qualification.
• 3+ years’ relevant Nursing experience.
• Experience within a private hospital environment advantageous.
• Computer proficiency advantageous.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Perform all duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, patient rights and Responsibility charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD).Plan, organize, assess and prioritize work for self to ensure efficient completion of tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Drive quality of care adhering to work standards and establishing a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for all stakeholders (patient, family, doctors, and staff) that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Document patient care services by accurately charting in patient and department records including progress on patients’ condition.
• Drive a positive patient (customer) experience by putting patients first and deliver holistic customer-oriented service.
• Inform and educate patients about the Groups complaints procedure and “My voice” platform.
• Participate as a team member and contribute effectively towards achievement of unit goals.