Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Orthopaedic

Mediclinic; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Southern Africa is seeking an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary for an Orthopaedic ward to deliver safe basic nursing care on site. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, document nursing interventions, and support learning and stock control processes.

The ideal candidate holds a higher certificate in nursing, with CPD in relevant speciality areas preferred. This permanent role offers on-site work in Pietermaritzburg and opportunities to contribute to patient

Qualifications

• Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent) is required.
• CPD courses for specific speciality areas are 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 creating 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 and control

Basic Life Support

Scope of Practice regulations

Nursing procedures

Nursing process

Education

Higher certificate in nursing

CPD courses for speciality areas

Job description

Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Orthopaedic

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Closing date: 21/10/2026
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: 74730
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

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 therapeuticenvironment
• 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:

None

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control
• Basic Life Support
• Regulations regarding the Scope of Practice for Nurses and Midwives
• Scientific nursing process
• Nursing procedures

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.