Enrolled Nurse | Auxiliary | Ward 5

LIFE Healthcare Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary to ensure the delivery of quality patient care at Life Bay View Hospital. The role involves adhering to health and safety standards, supporting operational efficiencies, and fostering relationships with patients. Qualified candidates must be registered with SANC and possess good communication skills, along with a computer proficiency. This opportunity promotes a vibrant healthcare environment dedicated to exceptional patient service.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary with SANC.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry is advantageous.
• Computer proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of quality care in line with legislation.
• Manage patient hygiene, comfort, and safety effectively.
• Participate in quality management systems and ensure compliance.
• Maintain equipment and manage stock appropriately.

Skills

Nursing care techniques

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Customer responsiveness

Education

Registration as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary with SANC

Job description

Overview

Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary, based at Ward 5, Medical Ward, Life Bay View Hospital, reporting to Rebecca Strydom, 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

• Needs to be registered as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary with SANC
• Current registration with the relevant professional / regulatory body
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel would be advantageous

Competencies

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

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Internal Applicants

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

Equal Opportunity

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Status

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.