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, 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; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  None
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: : 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)