Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary

Netcare; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary to join their team. Responsibilities include monitoring patient vital signs, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and adhering to nursing standards. Candidates must have a Grade 12 certificate and registration with the South African Nursing Council. This role requires flexibility in working hours and offers a chance to develop professionally while providing quality care.

Qualifications

• Compliance with SANC code for ENA and health care legislations.
• Relevant experience in the surgical ward is advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a therapeutic, clean, and safe environment.
• Monitor vital signs and execute procedures according to hospital standards.
• Practice patient care according to Scope of Practice.

Skills

Monitoring vital signs

Infection prevention

Patient care

Good public relations

Education

Grade 12 matric certificate

NQF level 3 or 4 nursing qualification

Registration with the South African Nursing Council

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.

Key Work Output and Accountabilities

Consistency of Care – Governance, quality and risk management

• 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 / 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.

Patient Care

• Practice patient care according to his / her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
• Monitor vital signs of patients.
• Execute all procedures according to hospital standards.
• Carry out all 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.

Transformation of Our Society

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.
• Keep up to date with Netcare's evolving policies and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining 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 goal.

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.
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.

Requirements

• Grade 12 matric certificate is essential.
• 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 would be an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in a highly specialized field.

Join the team that providing the best and safest care.