Enrolled Nurse (Psychiatry)

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng requires an Enrolled Nurse to assist in delivering nursing care under supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports psychiatric patients in a private hospital setting.

You must be registered with SANC and hold a valid Basic Life Support certificate; 1-3 years of relevant experience is preferred to ensure compassionate, safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Enrolled Nursing qualification and SANC registration as Enrolled Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 1-3 years experience in nursing, preferably in psychiatric and private hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties under supervision of Registered/Enrolled Nurse.
• Ensure safe, therapeutic environment and report safety risks.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide wound, hygiene, and care.
• Maintain stock levels and record-keeping for supplies and equipment.
• Monitor vital signs and document patient condition for team review.
• Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team and patients.

Skills

Computer literacy

Nursing and Patient Care

Diagnosis

Therapeutic Communication

Psychiatric nursing care

Hospital Operations

Conflict Management

Education

Enrolled Nursing qualification

SANC Registration (Enrolled Nurse)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled Nursing qualification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• South African Nursing Council Registration (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse.

Minimum Experience

• 1 - 3 Years’ experience in a Nursing care in a psychiatric environment.
• Experience within a private hospital environment advantageous

Key Competencies

• Computer literacy
• Nursing and Patient Care
• Diagnosis
• Therapeutic Communication
• Provision of psychiatric nursing care
• Hospital Operations
• Conflict Management

DELIVERABLES

• Perform all duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), the 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 and/or Enrolled Nurse.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors and other stakeholders by immediately highlighting any safety risks or disasters and calling for assistance from health are support personnel when necessary.
• 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.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Administration staff in maintaining adequate stock levels including accurate recording and charging of stock used.
• Assist the Registered Nurse during a procedure by handling medical equipment and stock as required.
• Carry out basic assessment of patient vital signs, intake and output and accurately monitor and record data relating to patient condition.
• Escalate any issues to Registered Nurse or Unit Manager.
• Maintain effective channels of communication by liaising with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care and progress including providing quality reporting and feedback.
• Participate and contribute toward team meetings and offering ideas to improve patient care.
• Perform all duties in accordance the scope of practice for Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary and in line with Company policies and procedures whilst adhering to the Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter.
• 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