Auxiliary Nurse - General Ward

Netcare Pharmacies; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcare invites applications for an Auxiliary Nurse to join our caring team. You will provide person-centred nursing support under an approved plan, monitor patients, document outcomes, and contribute to a safe environment in line with policy.

You will maintain confidentiality and work closely with your shift team to ensure consistent care across all patient interactions. Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Auxiliary Nurse and a current practice license are essential, with

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Auxiliary Nurse is essential.
• Current license to practice as Auxiliary Nurse with the SANC is required.
• Compliance with the SANC code of conduct or scope of practice for an Auxiliary Nurse and applicable health care legislations.

Responsibilities

• Governance, quality and risk management in nursing care.
• Render basic nursing care according to a prescribed care plan and hospital standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe working environment.
• Monitor vitals, document outcomes, and report changes to the shift leader.
• Attend handover and follow infection prevention and standard precautions.
• Promote teamwork and patient-centred care within the unit.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

CPR/BLS

Teamwork

Education

Registration with the SA Nursing Council as Auxiliary Nurse

Current License to Practice as Auxiliary Nurse with SANC

Job description

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.

We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE

Governance, quality and risk management

Initiate and maintain a therapeutic environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.

Adhere to all nursing related policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of safe patient care.

Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.

Report potential/actual risks identified.

Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles.

Ensure all stock is well controlled.

Report equipment needing repair or replacement to shift leader.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Person centred care (Patient care)

Practice Person centred care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.

Render basic nursing care that is based on a prescribed plan of care and set Netcare/hospital standards; including but not limited to

• Identifying bio-psychosocial needs of an individual (this would be integral in person-centred care)
• Evaluate / assess the patient's response to nursing care.
• Accurately record the outcomes in the progress report and report to the shift leader.

Monitor vital signs of patients: Monitor vital data, oxygen saturation MEWS and AVPU

The assessment of pain and discomfort

• Promote mobility and prevent complications and deformities related to immobility.

Maintenance of oxygen therapy

Monitoring of fluid balance OR

Promote and maintain health, prevent disabilities / complications,

Provide comfort and care to patients with varied health needs.

Carry out all departmental related duties as delegated.

Practice and maintain the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions.

Promote and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives, and visitors.

Attend handover of report from the Shift leader.

Refer any queries to the RN-in-charge.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Teamwork

Actively participate as a member of a nursing team to achieve goals of and providing patient centred health and care, within the Auxiliary Nurse scope of practice, through application of evidence-based practice in the nursing/ healthcare unit.

Personal and professional development

Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a high level of skill and knowledge that will provide for the patient needs in line with the Netcare values and strategy of patient centred health and care.

Keep up to date with Netcare's evolving policies and procedures.

Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR / BLS.

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.

Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Auxiliary Nurse

Current License to Practice as an Auxiliary Nurse with the SANC.

Compliance with the SANC code of conduct or scope of practise for an Auxiliary Nurse and all applicable Health Care Legislations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

Relevant experience in the nursing discipline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee's ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Professional flexibility in working hours, including night duty, Public Holiday, and weekend shifts.

NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.

At Netcare, our core value is care . We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do. We care about the truth in all our