Nursing Auxiliary - Theatre

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo deliver safe, basic nursing care according to Scope of PracticeKEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASDeliver basic nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teamIdentify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safetyContribute to a positive patient experience by assisting in the creation of a therapeutic environmentProvide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competenceEnsure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately chartedRequired EducationESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent)Desired EducationContinuous Professional Development (CPD) courses for specific speciality areasRequired ExperienceESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year post qualification experienceDesired Experience1 year post qualification experience in theatreRequired Job Skills And KnowledgeInfection prevention and controlBasic Life SupportComputer literate (Microsoft Office)Regulations regarding the Scope of Practice for Nurses and MidwivesRelevant nursing legislationScientific nursing processRisk identificationNursing proceduresPatient observation skills