Medical Orderly

Description

Aspen Medical is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the position of the Medical Orderly. This position will will assist in assessing, planning, implement and evaluate nursing interventions of the care delivered to the individuals using approved processes The nursing care may be provided in varying settings; in the hospital, community health facility, communities or homes and in accordance with relevant employment legislations. The position requires respect of the individual’s dignity, spiritual and cultural needs and functions effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team. It is also recognise the need for further education and develop strategies to enhance one’s own personal and professional development. 

The roles and responsibilities of this position include:

• Providing quality nursing care with activities such as: activities of daily living, taking vital signs, administration of oral antipsychotic drugs, antibiotics, diabetes medication, bed making, escort patients, preparation of equipment, assistance with termination of procedure, taking specimens to laboratory and collecting and delivering of reports  

• Assist Registered Nurses in the management of high-risk patients and whenever and wherever practicable. 

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions of individuals through the application of the Nursing Process and the Mental State Examination. 

• Provide reports to immediate Supervisors in accordance with reporting structures. 

• Maintain and provide a clean and safe environment for clients, workers and the public. 

•  Service oriented approach, with a commitment to supporting the   operational/corporate environment or the organization. 

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and comply with instructions given in adhering to safe work procedures. 

• Take reasonable care to ensure own safety and health and that of others and to abide by our duty of care provided for in the OHS policy.  

• Any other reasonable duties delegated by management.  

Experience and Qualifications Required

• For form six pass or its equivalence training on mental health and/or general nursing and relevant experience 

• Has basic knowledge of nursing care in varying settings like the hospital, community and homes. 

• Proven experience and basic understanding of concepts/principles on the nursing care of patients with mental health problems. · 

• Demonstrate ability to manage patients with mental health problems and general health. 

• Ability to assess patient using the Nursing process and the Mental State Assessment. 

• Demonstrate ability to work effectively within a team. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information. 

• Ability to communicate effectively through written or oral. 

Contact Information

Culture: Aspen Medical offers exceptional career opportunities, exposure to exciting and cutting-edge projects and an opportunity to work with people who are genuinely passionate about what they do.

Our Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities (we will contribute towards training courses of interest that will assist you in developing in your role)
• Paid Family Care leave
• On site ongoing wellness programs
• Flexible working options as applicable
• Opportunities to work and learn with/from the Aspen Global Team of experts

For any queries on the position, please contact us via email [email protected]

We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and actively encourage applications from qualified candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds or those with disabilities.