MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To deliver safe, quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Enrolled Nurse Certificate
DESIRED EDUCATION: For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific speciality area
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit
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.