Mediclinic Paarl-Professional Nurse and Enrolled Nurse at Mediclinic

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To deliver safe, quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Essential Education: Professional Nurse
• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing,

Enrolled Nurse

• Enrolled Nurse Certificate
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) is mandatory 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential minimum experience:

• Professional Nurse
• 1-2 years of experience in relevant specialty areas: ICU, General, Obstetrics and Emergency care, etc.

Enrolled Nurse

• 1-year post qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create 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 (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Pharmacology
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Risk identification
• Scientific nursing principles and process