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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 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:
None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
1 year 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
