Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Orthopaedic

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks a nursing professional in Cape Town to deliver safe, basic nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include identifying risks, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining comprehensive records. Candidates should hold a higher certificate in nursing and possess skills in infection control, basic life support, and Microsoft Office. Experience is desired but not essential for this role. Join a team focused on creating a positive patient experience and providing excellent care.

Qualifications

• Infection prevention and control skills are essential.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Identify, prevent, and report risks to ensure patient safety.
• Provide accurate records of all nursing interventions.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Basic Life Support

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Risk identification

Patient observation skills

Education

Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent)

CPD courses for specific speciality areas

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