Enrolled Nurse - Orthopaedics

Mediclinic Paarl; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Paarl is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care. The role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient safety and facilitate a positive patient experience. Candidates must hold an Enrolled Nurse Certificate, and while no minimum experience is essential, 1 year post qualification experience is desired for specialized units. The position offers an opportunity to participate in various aspects of patient care and staff learning.

Qualifications

• Enrolled Nurse Certificate is essential.
• 1 year post qualification experience desired for specialised unit.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide accurate records of all nursing interventions.
• Create a learning environment for staff competence.
• Ensure accurate charging of stock and equipment.

Skills

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

Education

Enrolled Nurse Certificate

CPD courses in specific speciality area

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

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

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• 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