Enrolled Nurse - Orthopaedics

Mediclinic Group; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the Western Cape is seeking an Enrolled Nurse for orthopaedics to deliver quality nursing care in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have an Enrolled Nurse Certificate and basic life support training. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, maintaining accurate nursing records, and supporting a learning environment. This is an on-site, permanent position with preference given to applicants in accordance with Equity Plans.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• 1 year post-qualification experience desired for specialized units.

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 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.

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

Job description

Important Notice: Mediclinic wants candidates to be aware that some third parties fraudulently advertise vacancies and might request payment. All official vacancies are posted on the Mediclinic career website.

Job Title

Enrolled Nurse – Orthopaedics

Details

Closing Date: 14 Nov 2025
Number of Positions: 1
Reference: 64806
Recruiter: Nuegent Brink

Workplace

On‑site, Permanent

Main Purpose

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

Key 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 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.

Education

Essential: Enrolled Nurse Certificate.

Desired: CPD courses in specific speciality area for specialised wards.

Experience

Essential Minimum: None.

Desired: 1 year post‑qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit.

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.

Additional Information

All applicants will be considered; preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa. Internal employees on a fixed‑term contract should apply using an external candidate profile.