Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary | Specialist | Theatre

Life Healthcare; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary to join their team in Knysna. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care, managing operational efficiencies, and participating in quality management systems. Candidates must have nursing registration, experience in a theatre environment, and a certification in Basic Life Support. This position requires a strong commitment to patient safety, effective communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Qualification as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary and Registration with SANC.
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a theatre environment.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective quality patient care in line with nursing care plans.
• Maintain optimal operational efficiencies.
• Build and manage relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Effective communication

Customer responsiveness

Education

Qualification as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary

Registration with SANC

Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Function Nursing Facility Position Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary | Specialist | Theatre Introduction

A vacancy exists for an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary , based Life Knysna Private Hospital Name , reporting to Bridget Hall , 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

• Qualification as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary and Registration with SANC
• This position requires anesthetic & flooring experience.
• Experience in a theatre environment, minimum 1-2 years.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Ability to work shifts according to the operational requirements of the hospita
• Computer proficiency
• Valid driver’s license

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)