Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Orthopaedics

Mediclinic Group; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Paarl is seeking an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary to deliver safe, basic nursing care according to the Scope of Practice. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and providing comprehensive records of nursing interventions. While no prior experience is required, candidates are encouraged to have a higher certificate in nursing and a year of post-qualification experience. This position is permanent and on-site.

Qualifications

• No required experience.
• 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 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.

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 for specific speciality areas

Job description

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Title: Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Orthopaedics

Location: Paarl | South Africa

Closing Date: 14/11/2025

Positions: 1

Recruiter: Nuegent Brink

Reference Number: 64805

Workplace Type: On‑site

Job Type: Permanent

Primary Purpose

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

Additional Information

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

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.