Enrolled Nurse- Surgical

Mediclinic; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services group is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to deliver safe, quality nursing care in Pietermaritzburg. The role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient safety and positive experiences. The ideal candidate should possess an Enrolled Nurse Certificate and be trained in basic life support. This position is entry-level with potential growth opportunities in specialised units.

Qualifications

• Basic life support trained.
• Essential minimum experience: None.
• Desired experience: 1 year post qualification experience before placement in a 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 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

Company Overview

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist‑oriented, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

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

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