Enrolled Nurse - Theatre - Re-advertisement

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Sebokeng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd in South Africa seeks a dedicated Enrolled Nurse to support Registered and Enrolled Nurses in delivering nursing care within a theatre setting. Applicants must hold an Enrolled Nursing qualification and current SANC registration, with BLS being advantageous.

Experience in a private hospital environment is beneficial. You will contribute to wound care, medication administration and patient safety while maintaining stock and reporting on costs to support efficient

Qualifications

• Qualified Enrolled Nurse with current SANC registration.
• BLS qualification is advantageous but not mandatory.
• 1 to 3 years’ nursing experience in a Theatre is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse in delivering nursing care.
• Perform wound care, medication administration and hygiene care as directed.
• Support patient comfort and safety including buttock and back care as required.
• Assist with stock levels, recording and charging for used supplies.
• Support during procedures by handling medical equipment and stock as needed.
• Escalate issues to the Registered Nurse or Unit Manager.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to improve patient care.
• Help monitor costs and reduce waste where possible.

Skills

Patient care

Wound care

Medication admin

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12

Enrolled Nursing qualification

Current registration with South African Nursing Council

BLS advantageous

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.

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 Theatre.
• Experience within a private hospital environment is advantageous.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 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).
• 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.
• Escalate any issues to Registered Nurse or Unit Manager.
• Participate and contribute toward team meetings and offering ideas to improve patient care
• Monitor costs and expenses to achieve cost efficiencies and reduce waste