Medical Orderly

What you will need

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Nursing or Certificate in Operational Emergency Care Practitioner.
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal framework such as the Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter Act, Public Service Regulations Act and Labour Relations Act.
• Must have leadership skills, decision making, problem solving, interpersonal skills and computer skills in basic programmes.
• The incumbent has to be able to work independently with minimal support under extreme pressure and without supervision.
• The incumbent must have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

Experience

Applicants must be registered with the HPCSA 74 (Health Professions Council of South Africa) or SANC (South African Nursing Council.) 3-5 years relevant experience required.

Professional registration

Applicants must be registered with the HPCSA 74 (Health Professions Council of South Africa) or SANC (South African Nursing Council.) 3-5 years relevant experience required.

Skills and competencies

• Must have leadership skills, decision making, problem solving, interpersonal skills and computer skills in basic programmes.
• The incumbent must have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

Key responsibilities

• The incumbent will be responsible for providing medical treatment to all team members during the expedition and ensure the work is according to the scope of practise regulations.
• Undertake minor dental and x-rays when needed.
• Prepare reports, do stock-takes of food and medicines.
• Order spares and equipment and do other common non-technical duties performed by expedition members.
• Ensure the food is stored according to the medical acts by maintaining high standards of food/ hygiene/ housekeeper/ linen and tailoring roles.
• Provide support to team leader for coordinating and training for the rescue and evacuation/ emergency procedures for the island as well as in a social role to motivate and encourage fellow team members.

Additional details

• Grade: National

How to apply

• Enquiries: Mr R Hlophe
• Telephone: (021) 493 7067

Please note

• The successful candidate will be required to attend compulsory training at the South African Weather Service in Cape Town.
• The incumbent will execute duties at Marion Island Base and adhere to the health, safety and environmental