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Mediclinic Southern Africa is a private hospital group operating in South Africa and Namibia focused on providing acute care, specialist-orientated, multi-disciplinary hospital services and related service offerings. We place science at the heart of our care process by striving to provide evidence-based care of the highest standard. The group currently operates 53 private hospitals and five day clinics throughout South Africa and three hospitals in Namibia with more than 8 000 beds in total.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
- To support nursing unit staff in delivering safe and quality patient care that promotes and meets the healthcare needs of patients
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Support and assist nursing unit staff in the delivery of quality patient care within a team approach
- Identify and report risks in line with hospital policies
- Contribute to a positive patient experience through assisting the nursing unit staff
- Provide administrative support to the nursing unit staff as specified
- Contribute to a learning environment that builds staff competence by participating in continuous personal development
- Ensure that required stock is utilised efficiently and accurately charged
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker
- DESIRED EDUCATION: Grade 12
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Essential minimum experience: Experience in a healthcare environment
- DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Understanding of stock control principles
- Reporting and documenting events / tasks
- Knowledge of Medico,legal risks
- Knowledge of administrative tasks
- Understanding of patient experience aspects
- Understanding of patient care principles
- Application of infection prevention and control principles
