Nursing Care Assistant: Safe Basic Care & Patient Experience

Mediclinic; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Milnerton in the Western Cape seeks a nurse to deliver safe, basic nursing care according to Scope of Practice. You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, identify risks, contribute to a therapeutic environment, and maintain accurate nursing records.

The role emphasises patient safety, CPD, and ongoing learning, with a focus on infection prevention, Basic Life Support, regulatory compliance, and nursing legislation to support quality care.

Qualifications

• Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent) is required.
• 1 year post-qualification experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control, BLS, nursing procedures and relevant legislation.

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 and documentation of nursing interventions.
• Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence.
• Ensure stock and equipment are accurately charted.

Skills

Infection prevention

Basic Life Support

Patient monitoring

Risk identification

Nursing procedures

Regulations knowledge

Nursing legislation

Scientific nursing process

Team collaboration

Education

Higher certificate in nursing

CPD courses for specialities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mediclinic Milnerton in the Western Cape seeks a nurse to deliver safe, basic nursing care according to Scope of Practice. You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, identify risks, contribute to a therapeutic environment, and maintain accurate nursing records.

The role emphasises patient safety, CPD, and ongoing learning, with a focus on infection prevention, Basic Life Support, regulatory compliance, and nursing legislation to support quality care.