Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Medical

Mediclinic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic in Johannesburg seeks a qualified nurse to deliver safe, basic nursing care according to Scope of Practice. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to identify and report risks, contribute to a therapeutic environment, and maintain precise nursing records.

The role emphasizes infection control, BLS, and compliance with nursing regulations, requiring 2–3 years in a similar ward and CPD development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent).
• CPD courses for specific speciality areas are desirable.
• 2-3 years experience working in a similar ward is essential.
• 1 year post qualification experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience by assisting in a therapeutic 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 charted.

Skills

Infection prevention

Basic Life Support

Computer literacy

Nursing legislation

Regulations Scope of Practice

Scientific nursing process

Patient observation

Education

Higher certificate in nursing

CPD courses (speciality areas)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, 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, basic nursing care according to Scope of Practice

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Deliver basic nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety
• Contribute to a positive patient experience by assisting in the creation of a therapeutic 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 charted

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent)

DESIRED EDUCATION

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses for specific speciality areas

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

2-3years experience working in a similar ward

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

1 year post qualification experience

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Infection prevention and control
• Basic Life Support
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Regulations regarding the Scope of Practice for Nurses and Midwives
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Scientific nursing process
• Risk identification
• Nursing procedures
• Patient observation skills