Enrolled Nurse at Mediclinic

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To deliver safe, quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

• Mediclinic Southern Africa is a healthcare provider operating in South Africa and Namibia focused on providing acute care, specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary hospital services are currently in search of Enrolled Nurses . A permanent position Enrolled Nurse specialising in ICU, General, Obstetrics; Theatre, and Emergency Care.

We are currently in process of building talent pools for the Western Cape region hospitals in including:  

Western Cape Inland Region: Mediclinic Cape Gate , Mediclinic Durbanville ; Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt ; Mediclinic Paarl ; Mediclinic Panorama ; Mediclinic Stellenbosch / Winelands ; Mediclinic Upington ;  Mediclinic Worcester

Western Cape Coastal Region: Mediclinic Cape Town ; Mediclinic Constantiaberg ; Mediclinic George Mediclinic Hermanus ; Mediclinic Plettenberg Bay ; Mediclinic Strand ; Mediclinic Milnerton ; Mediclinic Vergelegen

REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:  

• Enrolled Nurse Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION:

• For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific speciality area 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 6 months -1 year experience in relevant specialty area: ICU, General, Obstetrics; Theatre and Emergency care.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:  

• 1-2 years’ experience in a relevant specialty area: ICU, General, Obstetrics; Theatre and Emergency care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
• Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive 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 charged

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Basic life support trained
• Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Nursing care plan skills

Risk identification

• 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.