Enrolled Nurse - Ward - Cape Town

Stethoscope SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to manage patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include supporting patients pre-and post-surgery, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a sterile environment. Candidates must have a relevant nursing qualification, SANC registration, and at least 5 years of experience as an enrolled nurse assistant. Strong communication and infection control knowledge are essential for this role. The position offers a chance to enhance professional development within a caring team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as an enrolled nurse assistant.
• Post-Op nursing experience is required.
• Experience within a private hospital environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, control, and replenish stock.
• Support patients pre-and post-operatively.
• Monitor patients' physiological and physical parameters.
• Provide treatment until recovery from anaesthesia.
• Assess patients for discharge readiness.
• Contribute to holistic patient care.
• Ensure proper infection prevention practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Infection Control & Prevention knowledge

Resilience

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification

Enrolled Nurse qualification

Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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