Current Openings at Mediclinic

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To lead a quality and safe patient care experience that meets the set clinical standards through the optimal management of human and organisational resources within a structured unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures
• Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit
• Lead and manage the staff in the unit
• Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources
• Manage and actively contribute to a positive patient experience in the hospital
• Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes
• Manage key stakeholder relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:   3 or 4-year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing; Postgraduate qualification in the unit’s specialist area (if relevant)
• DESIRED EDUCATION:  Nursing education qualification; Nursing management  qualification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  At least 5 years professional nursing experience in a hospital; 2-3 years leadership experience in a hospital
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE:  Infection Prevention and Control; Clinical Facilitation

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Auditing and accreditation processes
• Clinical risk management
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Financial management
• Healthcare industry
• Human resource processes including employee relations
• Infection prevention and control
• Management of staff productivity
• Nursing functional knowledge
• Patient complaint management
• Relevant nursing legislation

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To provide work-integrated learning in the maintenance of medical equipment, as well as provision of technical support to users of medical equipment within the Hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Provide Technical Support for Hospital under supervision
• Perform requested technical jobs within the Hospital under supervision
• Learn to identify and control risk in the technical environment within the Hospital
• Learn to Coordinate / manage work done by on-site contractors within the Hospital
• Learn to Perform office administration duties within Technical Department
• Learn to Build and maintain stakeholder relations and client service within the Technical Department

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering: light current or clinical engineering

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• None

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Suite)

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To attend to emergency calls and provide intermediate medical care in line with scope of practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or Higher certificate in Emergency Medical Care 
• DESIRED EDUCATION: Successful completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa will be advantageous. If not compliant with the clinical practice guidelines at the time of application you will be required to complete this training during your probation period if successful in your application

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 1 year EMS experience
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE : 1 year ILS experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Application of best practice
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Patient Report Forms
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To assist with the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme at hospital level

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Identify, mitigate and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control
• Investigate, analyse and interpret clinical data and act upon findings
• Ensure adherence to statutory bodies
• Identify training needs in the hospital and provide input in the development of training material
• Influence and equip hospital teams to understand and comply with IPC policies and principles
• Provide support with patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in the absence of the Patient Safety Manager
• Continuous professional development
• To manage key stakeholder relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:  Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)
• DESIRED EDUCATION:  IPC course

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  2-4 Years working in a hospital environment as a professional healthcare practitioner
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE:  1 year IPC related work

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Quality improvement methodologies
• Conducting a system analysis of healthcare,associated infections and institute preventative measures
• Interpretation and application of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definitions
• Auditing (e.g. compliance to hand hygiene and environmental cleaning audits)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• IPC surveillance and risk identification
• Report writing skills
• Identification; investigation and management of outbreaks
• Understanding and application of relevant IPC principles
• Relevant statutory requirements and accreditation standards
• Data analysis and interpretation

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To attend to site based emergency calls and provide medical care in line with scope of practice.
• Appointment for this position is subject to successful completion of physical fitness and medical assessment

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
• Administer patient care in line with the scope of practice
• Provide professional emergency services to site-based clients

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate  or Higher certificate in emergency medical care 
• DESIRED EDUCATION: Successful completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa will be advantageous. If not compliant with the clinical practice guidelines at the time of application you will be required to complete this training during your probation period if successful in your application. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year EMS experience
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year ILS experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• EMS environment
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Patient Report Forms
• Occupational Health and Safety (OSH Act; Mine Health and Safety Act and risk management)
• Knowledge and application of best practice

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

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 EDUCATION

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Post graduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year post graduate qualification experience
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1+ years post graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

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
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Pharmacology
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Risk identification
• Scientific nursing principles and process