ENROLLED NURSING AUXILIARY AT NURTURE CAPE VIEW

The Nurture Health Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a compassionate Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary to support nursing and therapy teams in delivering high-quality care in rehabilitation settings. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare staff. Ideal candidates should be SANC registered and have a compassionate approach to patient care. A minimum salary of R 10,974 per month is offered.

Qualifications

• SANC registration as Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary is required.
• Basic wound & pressure care knowledge is advantageous.
• Prior exposure to rehab or private hospital environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities including hygiene and feeding.
• Take and record vital signs and monitor progress.
• Support wound care and infection control standards.

Skills

Compassionate bedside manner

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Current SANC registration as Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary

Completed ENA programme

BLS/CPR certificate

Job description

Are you a compassionate caregiver with a passion for supporting patients in their journey to recovery? Do you thrive in a team-based, patient-centered environment where dignity, respect, and quality care come first? If so, we invite you to apply for the Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary position at Nurture Cape View.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary (ENA), you’ll support our nursing and therapy teams to deliver high-quality care in an acute and sub-acute rehabilitation setting. Working under the direction of a Registered/Professional Nurse, you’ll help patients with daily activities, monitor their progress and contribute to a safe, dignified environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with activities of daily living (hygiene, feeding, mobility/positioning, elimination, pressure care).
• Take and record vital signs, blood glucose, and fluid balances; promptly escalate concerns.
• Support wound care, basic dressings (within scope), specimen collection and simple procedures as delegated.
• Prepare beds/wards, maintain infection prevention & control standards (PPE, cleaning of equipment).
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges; provide patient and family support and orientation.
• Document care accurately and timeously in line with policy; safeguard patient privacy and dignity.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (Nursing, Physio, OT, Speech, Social Work) to meet rehab goals.
• Participate in shift, weekend and public-holiday rosters as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Current SANC registration as Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary
• Completed ENA programme with proof of competency; BLS/CPR certificate (advantageous)
• Prior exposure to rehab, sub-acute, long-term care or private hospital (advantageous)
• Basic wound & pressure care, safe patient handling, falls prevention, IPC standards
• Compassionate bedside manner, fitness for duty, computer literacy (beneficial), right to work in SA, clear criminal record

THE STRENGTHS WE VALUE:

• Communication & teamwork – calm, respectful and collaborative across shifts.
• Accountability & reliability – follows care plans and policies; documents meticulously.
• Safety & quality mindset – champions IPC, patient dignity and safe handling.
• Adaptability & resilience – stays organised in a busy unit; copes well with change.
• Patient-centred approach – treats every person with empathy, patience and cultural sensitivity.

Minimum salary: R 10974 Cost to Company (including benefits)

Should you not receive a response within two weeks of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.