Nursing Auxiliary – Orthopaedic needed at Mediclinic

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 therapeutic 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 charted

REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: 

• Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent)

DESIRED EDUCATION:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses for specific speciality areas

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year post qualification experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 

• 1+ years post qualification experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control
• Basic Life Support
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Regulations regarding the Scope of Practice for Nurses and Midwives
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Scientific nursing process
• Risk identification
• Nursing procedures
• Patient observation skills