Enrolled Nurse- Surgical

Mediclinic Group; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 280 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a qualified Enrolled Nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining patient safety, and creating a positive patient experience. The ideal candidate holds an Enrolled Nurse Certificate and is expected to have strong nursing skills. Preference will be given according to the Employment Equity Plan.

Qualifications

• Essential education includes an Enrolled Nurse Certificate.
• 1 year post qualification experience preferred 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 utilized 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

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

Key Skills

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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.