Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Orthopaedics

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Paarl is seeking an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary to deliver safe, basic nursing care according to Scope of Practice. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, maintaining accurate records of interventions, and contributing to a positive patient experience. Candidates should have a higher certificate in nursing and preference will be given to those with CPD courses in related speciality areas. This is a permanent, on-site position.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• 1 year post qualification experience preferred.

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.
• Keep accurate records of 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)

Job description

Overview

Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Orthopaedics

Closing date: 02/10/2025

Number of positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

Main purpose of the 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:
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

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.

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

Job Type: Nursing

Job Segment

Infection Control, Orthopedic, Nursing, Healthcare