Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Theatre

Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Cape Town seeks a nurse to deliver basic nursing care and ensure patient safety. Responsibilities include collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, maintaining accurate records, and fostering a positive patient experience. A higher certificate in nursing is essential, with nursing experience preferred. The role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Higher certificate in nursing or equivalent required.
• 1 year post qualification experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
• Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence.

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

Overview

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

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