Location: Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Number of Positions: 1
Recruiter: Bhavishna Pillay
Reference Number: 52347
Workplace Type: On-site Permanent
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
– Identify and report risks in line with hospital policies
– Contribute to a positive patient experience
– Provide administrative support to the nursing unit staff
– Contribute to a learning environment that builds staff competence
– Ensure efficient and accurate use of required stock
Required Education:
– Essential: Appropriate qualification as a Care Worker
– Desired: Grade 12
Required Experience:
– Essential: Experience in a healthcare environment
– Desired: 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
Operating Department Assistant
Location: Mediclinic Vergelegen, Somerset West, South Africa
Number of Positions: 1
Recruiter: Evelyn J Machalie
Reference Number: 51589
Workplace Type: On-site Permanent
Main Purpose of Job:
To function as a scrub practitioner, circulator, and anaesthetic assistant under indirect supervision of a professional nurse, and provide assistance in the recovery room under direct supervision.
Key Responsibility Areas:
– Deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
– Ensure effective peri-operative preparation for an allocated theatre list
– Adhere to infection prevention and control principles
– Ensure optimal utilization of equipment and pharmaceutical stock
Required Education:
– Essential: Operating Department Assistance Diploma
– Desired: None
Required Experience:
– Essential: None
– Desired: None
Required Job Skills and Knowledge:
– Theatre environment and operations
– Aseptic technique
– Infection prevention and control
– Instrument management techniques
– Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
– Record keeping
– Risk identification
All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees who meet the minimum requirements.
