Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Surgical Ward

Mediclinic Limpopo; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in South Africa is seeking a nurse to deliver safe basic nursing care according to the Scope of Practice. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate nursing records. Ideal candidates will have a higher certificate in nursing and strong skills in infection prevention, Basic Life Support, and patient observation. This entry-level position aims to enhance the patient experience and contribute to the learning environment.

Qualifications

• Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent) required.
• 1 year post qualification experience desired.
• CPD courses for specific speciality areas are a plus.

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.

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)

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