Enrolled Nurse - Medical ward

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Sebokeng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Enrolled Nurse for a clinical support role at its facility in Sebokeng. The candidate must assist in delivering nursing care, document patient services, and ensure quality patient experience. Relevant nursing qualifications and registration with the South African Nursing Council are essential. Ideal for those with 1 to 3 years of experience in a medical ward. This position promises a rewarding opportunity to contribute to patient care in a private hospital environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 to 3 years’ relevant Nursing experience in a medical ward.
• Experience within a private hospital environment is advantageous.
• BLS qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse in delivering nursing care.
• Document patient care services accurately.
• Drive a positive patient experience by prioritizing patient needs.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient care

Wound care

Medication administration

Monitoring vital signs

Education

Grade 12

Enrolled Nursing qualification

Current registration with South African Nursing Council

Job description

Location: Clinix Naledi Nkanyezi Private Hospital (Sebokeng)

Reports to: Unit Manager

Job Summary

To provide clinical support to patients by assisting the Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse in the delivery of nursing care duties in accordance with quality standard and approved safety regulations as well as scope of practice of the Enrolled Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• Grade 12.
• Enrolled Nursing qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• BLS qualification advantageous.
• 1 to 3 years’ relevant Nursing experience in a medical ward.
• Experience within a private hospital environment is advantageous.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Perform all duties in accordance with South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Plan, organize, assess and prioritize work for self to ensure efficient completion of tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Implement care as instructed by the Registered Nurse and/or Unit Manager in order to meet individual patient needs, for example, wound care, administration of medication, hygiene care, buttock care, back and pressure care etc.
• Carry out basic assessment of patient vital signs, intake and output and accurately monitor and record data relating to patient condition.
• Receive new patients in accordance with company policy and procedures and conduct any updates on existing patients’ condition under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Drive quality of care adhering to work standards and establishing a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for all stakeholders (patient, family, doctors, and staff) that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Document patient care services by accurately charting in patient and department records including progress on patients’ condition.
• Drive a positive patient (customer) experience by putting patients first and deliver holistic customer-oriented service.
• Inform and educate patients about the Groups complaints procedure and “My voice” platform.
• Adhere to the principles of Lean management (i.e. reducing wastage and unnecessary expenditure) without compromising patient care whilst ensuring minimal wastage.