Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Medical

Mediclinic; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Africa is hiring a Nurse to deliver safe, basic nursing care while working within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, contributing to a positive patient experience, and maintaining accurate nursing records. Required qualifications include a higher certificate in nursing. Ideal candidates should have 1 year of post-qualification experience and relevant training in nursing skills. This role offers a vital opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Higher certificate in nursing or equivalent required.
• 1 year post qualification experience desired.
• CPD courses for specific specialty areas are recommended.

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.
• Provide accurate records of all nursing interventions.
• Participate in creating a learning environment.

Skills

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

Education

Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent)

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses

Job description

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

Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent)

Desired Education

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses for specific speciality areas

Required Experience

None

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