Nursing Auxiliary - Theatre

Mediclinic; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa seeks a qualified nurse 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 a positive patient experience. Responsibilities include comprehensive record-keeping and contributing to staff competence through a learning environment. Required qualifications are at least a higher certificate in nursing, with 1 year post-qualification experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Higher certificate in nursing or equivalent qualification is mandatory.
• Continuous Professional Development courses are advantageous.
• No prior experience required, but 1 year post qualification experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Identify and report risks to ensure patient safety.
• Assist in creating a therapeutic environment for patients.
• Provide accurate records of all nursing interventions.
• Contribute to a learning environment that builds staff competence.
• Chart all utilized stock and equipment properly.

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

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist‑oriented, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

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