Enrolled Nurse - AICU

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Sebokeng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sebokeng is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to provide clinical support and assist in delivering patient care according to approved safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a Grade 12 qualification and an Enrolled Nursing qualification, as well as 1 to 3 years of relevant nursing experience in intensive care. Join us to drive quality care and positive patient experiences in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification required.
• Enrolled Nursing qualification is mandatory.
• 1 to 3 years' relevant Nursing experience in intensive care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to patients by assisting the nursing staff.
• Document patient care services accurately.
• Plan and prioritize work for efficient task completion.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient advocacy

Basic assessment of patient vital signs

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Enrolled Nursing qualification

Registration with South African Nursing Council

Job description

Location

Clinix Naledi Nkanyezi Private Hospital (Sebokeng).

Reports to

Unit Manager

Job Summary

To provide clinical support to patients by assisting the Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse in the delivery of nursing care duties in accordance with quality standards and approved safety regulations as well as the scope of practice of the Enrolled Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• Grade 12.
• Enrolled Nursing qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• BLS qualification advantageous.
• 1 to 3 years’ relevant Nursing experience in intensive care nursing.
• Experience within a private hospital environment is advantageous.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Perform all duties in accordance with South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Plan, organize, assess and prioritize work for self to ensure efficient completion of tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Implement care as instructed by the Registered Nurse and/or Unit Manager in order to meet individual patient needs, for example, wound care, administration of medication, hygiene care, buttock care, back and pressure care etc.
• Carry out basic assessment of patient vital signs, intake and output and accurately monitor and record data relating to patient condition.
• Receive new patients in accordance with company policy and procedures and conduct any updates on existing patients’ condition under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Drive quality of care adhering to work standards and establishing a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for all stakeholders (patient, family, doctors, and staff) that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Document patient care services by accurately charting in patient and department records including progress on patients’ condition.
• Drive a positive patient (customer) experience by putting patients first and deliver holistic customer-oriented service.
• Inform and educate patients about the Groups complaints procedure and "My voice" platform.
• Adhere to the principles of Lean management (i.e. reducing wastage and unnecessary expenditure) without compromising patient care whilst ensuring minimal wastage.