Mediclinic is a diversified international private healthcare services group founded in South Africa in 1983. It operates across Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), and the United Arab Emirates, focusing on providing specialist-oriented, multi-disciplinary services. The third largest private healthcare provider in the region, operating numerous hospitals and day clinics across South Africa and Namibia. It offers a wide range of services including general surgery, mental health services, renal care, and education/bursary opportunities. You can find a hospital or doctor using their online locator.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

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 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

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Basic life support trained
• Infection prevention and control
• 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