Enrolled Nurse - ICU & High Care

Melomed Private Hospitals SA; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking skilled nursing staff responsible for patient admissions, record keeping, and maintaining high standards of nursing care. Essential skills include effective communication, adherence to professional guidelines, and the ability to teach and mentor nursing assistants. The role emphasizes accountability and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Adherence to the Nursing Act and SANC regulations.
• Ability to teach and guide nursing assistants.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient admissions and ward administration.
• Perform effective record keeping and reporting.
• Charge stock and maintain a high standard of nursing care.
• Assess and report on patient conditions.

Job description

• Patient admissions to ward
• General ward administration.
• Effective and accurate record keeping and reporting to PN, Unit Manager, Night Super and or doctor
• Charging of stock
• Teaching and guidance of nursing assistants.
• Identifying training needs of nursing assistants.
• Adhering to the company uniform policy.
• Report on / off duty to sister in charge and before leaving the unit at all times.
• Adherence to hospital policy, protocol and guidelines
• Attendance at in-service training and education
• Ensure professional practice aspects are adhered to; registration, accountability, responsibility in accordance with the scope of practice as laid down in the Nursing Act and SANC regulations
• Adherence to the specific nursing function, protocols and policies of the unit / ward / theatre you are allocated to
• Responsible for maintaining a high standard of nursing care.
• Assessing, intervening and reporting on patient’s condition and care in the unit by his / her own observations and the observations of others.