Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary Specialist | Theatre

LIFE Healthcare Group; Empangeni; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary Specialist for their Theatre Unit in Empangeni. The role focuses on delivering excellent patient care, adhering to quality standards, and ensuring effective operational efficiencies. Candidates must be registered with SANC and possess relevant experience in a theatre environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification is mandatory.
• Registration with SANC as Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary required.
• Experience in a theatre environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high-quality nursing care in the theatre unit.
• Manage patient hygiene, comfort, and safety.
• Participate in quality management systems and training.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Resilience

Customer responsiveness

Education

Grade 12

SANC registration as Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary Specialist | Theatre

Function Nursing Facility Life Empangeni Private Hospital Position Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary Specialist | Theatre Introduction

A vacancy exists for an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary Specialist, based at Life Empangeni Private Hospital in the Theatre Unit, reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring delivery of uncompromising quality care in line with Company strategic objectives and applicable Health / Nursing legislation.

Critical Outputs

Ensure effective quality management systems by

• Attending and participating in Q programs and ensuring induction training is carried out
• Ensuring monthly Q evaluator cards are completed and report to the shift leader or unit manager
• Attending and participating in review and ward meetings in order to ensure conformance to QMS audit standards
• Performing, understanding and complying with the company infection control standards in order to adhere to PPE standards and procedures
• Adhering to safety measures

Ensure optimum operational efficiencies by

• Ensuring correct and accurate stock administration
• Correctly reporting patient movements on discharge or transfer
• Ensuring correct and proper usage and maintenance of equipment
• Ensuring personal absenteeism is minimised and justified
• Working flexible hours in order to minimize agency costs and show willingness to assist other departments

Ensure effective quality patient care by

• Performing and completing tasks assigned in order to maximize patient care
• Ensuring patient hygiene, comfort and safety is measured in accordance with the nursing care plan
• Following the correct techniques and wearing PPE’s in order to promote the healing of wounds and fractures
• Monitoring and recording patient intake of fluids
• Ensuring the management and preparation of surgical and diagnostic procedures

Effective relationship management with customers by

• Building and maintaining healthy relationships with internal and external customers and supporting all new staff members with the orientation program

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Needs to be registered as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary with SANC
• Experience in a theatre environment would be advantageous
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Email [e-mail] Closing date Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.