ENROLLED NURSING ASSISTANT - THEATRE

Joint Medical Holdings; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ballito seeks an experienced Enrolled Nursing Assistant to deliver quality patient care and ensure theatre standards are met. Responsibilities include practicing within your scope of practice, theatre preparation, and documenting nursing activities accurately. Applicants must be registered with SANC and have preferably two years of experience in theatre. Flexibility in working hours is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have two or more years of experience as an Enrolled Nursing Assistant in Theatre.
• Must be flexible and prepared to work long hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate patient care according to the nursing scope of practice.
• Practice within your scope of practice as an Enrolled Nursing Assistant.
• Prepare the theatre according to standards.
• Circulate and have knowledge of anaesthetic practices.
• Provide quality patient care throughout the peri-operative journey.
• Ensure accurate completion of nursing documentation.

Skills

Excellent telephone skills

Excellent inter-personal skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent observation skills

Computer literacy

Education

Matric

Registered with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse Assistant

Job description

Purpose of Position

To Provides age-appropriate patient care according to the nursing scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

Key Performance Areas

• Must be able to practice within your scope of practice as an Enrolled Nursing Assistant
• Must be compliant with the Hospitals Policies and Regulations
• Must be efficient in preparation of a theatre according to theatre standards
• Must be efficient in circulating and have a knowledge of anaesthetic practices in an operating theatre
• Must remain competent in the hospital environmental and infection control practices
• Provision of quality patient care throughout the peri-operative journey
• Equipment verification, care and storage within the theatre complex
• Accurately complete all relevant nursing documentation

Competencies (The following will be advantageous)

Minimum Requirements

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

• Matric is essential.
• Must be registered with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse Assistant.
• Preferably have two or more years of experience as an Enrolled Nursing Assistant in Theatre.

Must be prepared to work long hours and flexibility is required.

Skills (Practical & Technical)

• Must have excellent telephone skills.
• Must possess excellent inter-personal skills.
• Must be able to work independently under minimum supervision.
• Excellent observation skills.
• Must be computer literate

Behavioural Attributes

(Personality Characteristics)

• Professionalism and initiative
• Well-spoken and respectful
• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.

JMH Values (Commitment)

• We respect the dignity of an individual.
• We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.
• We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential.
• We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment.
• We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.