Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Surgical 1 at Mediclinic

About the job
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.

Job Description

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, 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.

Closing date: 22/02/2022    
Reference number: 22975  

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 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 Education

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary Certificate
• 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 (IPC) principles and protocols
• Scope of practice for enrolled nurse auxiliaries
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Risk identification
• Basic life support trained