Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Theatre

Medi Clinic; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary to provide safe and basic nursing care in an Operating Theatre. This role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient safety and experience. Ideal candidates will possess a higher certificate in nursing and may benefit from experience with the Da Vinci Robot. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and safety, and where continuous professional development is encouraged. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your nursing skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Essential education includes a higher certificate in nursing or equivalent.
• 1 year post qualification experience in an Operating Theatre is desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure patient safety by identifying and reporting risks.
• Maintain accurate records of all nursing interventions.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Basic Life Support

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Patient observation skills

Nursing procedures

Risk identification

Education

Higher certificate in nursing

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses

Job description

Mediclinic Vergelegen | Somerset West | South Africa
Closing date: 15 / 04 / Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Evelyn J Machalie
Reference number: Workplace Type: Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To deliver safe, basic nursing care according to Scope of Practice as an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary in an Operating Theatre. Knowledge and experience of the Da Vinci Robot will be advantageous.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

1. ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent)
2. DESIRED EDUCATION: Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses for specific speciality areas

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

1. ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
2. DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post qualification experience in an Operating Theatre.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Deliver basic nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
2. Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety
3. Contribute to a positive patient experience by assisting in the creation of a therapeutic environment
4. Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
5. Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence
6. Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Infection prevention and control
2. Basic Life Support
3. Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
4. Regulations regarding the Scope of Practice for Nurses and Midwives
5. Relevant nursing legislation
6. Scientific nursing process
7. Risk identification
8. Nursing procedures
9. Patient observation skills

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.