Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary

Netcare Ltd.; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 240 000 - 360 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg seeks an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary for a full-time position. Responsibilities include maintaining patient care standards, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must hold a Grade 12 certificate and be registered with the South African Nursing Council. This role offers the chance to work in a dedicated healthcare environment committed to quality care.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 matric certificate is essential.
• National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 3 or 4 nursing qualification required.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment.
• Monitor vital signs of patients.
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement.

Skills

Nursing care principles

Patient monitoring

Infection prevention practices

Public relations

Education

Grade 12 matric certificate

NQF level 3 or 4 nursing qualification

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary

Job description

Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary – Netcare St Anne's Hospital (Full Time), Posted Today, Closing: November 7

Responsibilities

• Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
• Report potential or actual risks identified.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled.
• Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment.
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement to sister-in-charge.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Practice patient care according to scope of practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
• Monitor vital signs of patients.
• Execute all procedures according to hospital standards.
• Carry out departmental related duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions.
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.
• Attend handover of report from the Shift leader.
• Refer any queries to the sister-in-charge.
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
• Participate in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.
• Keep up to date with Netcare's evolving policies and procedures.
• Maintain competence in CPR/BLS.
• 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 goals.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 matric certificate is essential.
• National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 3 or 4 nursing qualification.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary.
• Compliance with the SANC code for an ENA and all applicable health‑care legislations.
• Relevant experience in the surgical ward is an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in a highly specialised field.

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 and weekend shifts.
• Interaction with internal and external customers through several different means.

Recruitment Process

1. Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be contacted by the relevant HR Department to arrange an interview.
2. Our selection process may further include employee risk assessments, which includes employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks.
3. Should your application be successful, our human resources department will provide you with a formal letter of appointment and will contact you with information to facilitate your onboarding process.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
5. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.

Values and Culture

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