Enrolled Nurse - Ward - Cape Town

Stethoscope SA; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stethoscope SA seeks an Enrolled Nurse to provide direct and indirect nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including assisting the scrub nurse in operations and keeping the operating room sterile.

You will monitor patients, manage stock, support pre- and post-operative care, ensure infection prevention and documentation, and contribute to holistic patient care. SANC registration and a minimum of five years' experience are required; private hospital experience is advantageous.

Formación

• Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and hold Enrolled Nurse qualifications.
• Minimum of five years' experience as an enrolled nurse assistant.
• Post-operative nursing experience desirable.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control practices.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under supervision in a private hospital setting.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, control and replenish stock for wards and theatres.
• Assist the scrub nurse during operations and maintain sterile conditions.
• Monitor patients' physiological parameters and recovery from anesthesia.
• Provide post-operative care and assess readiness for discharge.
• Document care plans and maintain accurate records.

Conocimientos

Infection control knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

CPR/BLS

Educación

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4

Enrolled Nurse qualification

Current SANC registration

Descripción del empleo

We are searching for an Enrolled Nurse who will be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients and will function under the direct and/ or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.

The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for assessment and care as well as the needs of patients and will be responsible for assisting the scrub nurse during operations and keeping the operating room sterile.

The Enrolled Nurse will perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards.

Further Role Breakdown :

• Be active in preparing, controlling and replenishment of stock.
• Support the patient on their arrival into the ward pre-and post-operatively.
• Monitor a patient’s physiological and physical parameters.
• Provide appropriate treatment until the patient has recovered from anaesthesia and/or surgery.
• Assess the patient in order to ensure they have recovered and can be discharged.
• Evaluate the care given during each phase.
• Contributes to the holistic care of patients.
• Effective Risk prevention and management or maintaining competence in CPR/BLS/Anaesthetic refresher course
• Projects a positive professional image.
• Promotes and maintains good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues, and doctors.
• Practices the principles of infection prevention and all Standard precautions.
• Provides the delivery of evidence‑based nursing care.
• Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan.
• Asses the types of surgery to be performed and expected number of patients.
• Compliance with documentation policy.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed appropriately.
• Maintains a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico‑legal hazards.
• Function within own level of competence, within the legally recognised scope of practice and within all relevant legislation.
• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR/BLS.

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Enrolled Nurse qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council(SANC).
• Minimum of 5 years as an enrolled nurse assistant.
• Post-Op nursing experience
• Experience within private hospital environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Prevention
• Problem‑solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Excellent verbal & written communication and presentation