Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary | Specialist | Theatre

LIFE Healthcare Group; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Knysna is seeking an experienced Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary for their theatre unit. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality patient care, work flexible hours, and collaborate effectively within the healthcare team. Ideal applicants will have theatre experience and a qualification as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary. The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered with SANC.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in a theatre environment.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of uncompromising quality care in accordance with health legislation.
• Manage patient hygiene, comfort, and safety according to the nursing care plan.
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement

Resilience

Verbal & written communication and presentation

Computer proficiency

Customer responsiveness

Education

Qualification as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary | Specialist | Theatre

Function Nursing Facility Life Knysna Private Hospital 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

Ensuring optimum operational efficiencies by

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

Ensuring effective quality patient care by

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

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)

Email [e-mail] Closing date Friday, December 5, 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.