Enrolled Nurse | Auxiliary Specialist | Theatre

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary at Life Knysna Private Hospital. The role includes delivering quality patient care, adhering to healthcare standards, and maintaining operational efficiency. Candidates must have a qualification as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary and registration with SANC, along with BLS certification. Interested applicants should email their applications to [e-mail] before the closing date of August 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Registered with SANC as Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary.
• 1-2 years experience in a theatre environment.
• Understand private healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care according to care plans.
• Ensure effective quality management systems.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving and judgment

Effective communication

Customer responsiveness

Drive and energy

Education

Qualification as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 at Life Knysna Private Hospital. The successful candidate will report to Bridget Hall, Unit Manager. The role involves ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in line with company objectives and relevant health and nursing legislation.

Critical Outputs

Ensure effective quality management systems by:

• Participating in quality programs and ensuring induction training is conducted
• Completing monthly quality evaluator cards and reporting to the shift leader or unit manager
• Attending review and ward meetings to ensure compliance with audit standards
• Understanding and adhering to infection control standards and PPE procedures
• Following safety measures

Ensure optimum operational efficiencies by:

• Managing stock accurately
• Reporting patient movements upon discharge or transfer
• Properly using and maintaining equipment
• Minimizing and justifying personal absenteeism
• Working flexible hours and assisting other departments as needed

Ensure effective patient care by:

• Completing assigned tasks to maximize patient care
• Maintaining patient hygiene, comfort, and safety according to care plans
• Using correct techniques and PPE to promote healing
• Monitoring and recording fluid intake
• Preparing for surgical and diagnostic procedures

Effective relationship management with customers by:

• Building and maintaining healthy relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting new staff during orientation

Requirements

• Qualification as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary and registration with SANC
• Experience with anesthesia and flooring
• Minimum 1-2 years in a theatre environment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry is advantageous
• Ability to work shifts as required
• Computer proficiency
• Valid driver’s license

Competencies

• Problem-solving and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Influencing skills
• Drive and energy
• Orientation towards excellence
• Ethical behavior
• Relationship building
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leadership qualities (for managers)
• Motivating and developing people (for managers)

Interested candidates should email their applications to [e-mail]. The closing date is Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Internal applicants are advised to discuss their application with their line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven't heard within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.