Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary (ENA) Locum

Faircape Health; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 148,000 - 221,000; Part time

Job summary

Faircape Health Tokai Estate in Cape Town seeks an experienced Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary for locum shifts. You will support the nursing team with patient observations, wound care and administration within the ENA scope of practice, while maintaining patient dignity and safety.

The role involves shift handovers, documenting care in the electronic plan, and quick reporting of condition changes to the Shift Leader. SANC registration and ENA qualification are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified as an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Experience in hospital, rehabilitation or sub-acute settings is advantageous.
• Knowledge of basic nursing care, patient observations, infection prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Participate in shift handovers and clearly communicate patient observations.
• Record patient information and observations in the handover book and electronic care plan.
• Perform wound dressings and nursing duties as prescribed in the care plan.
• Report changes in a patient’s condition to the Shift Leader immediately.
• Maintain patient dignity, comfort and safety and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Resilience

Report changes

Professional appearance

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary

SANC registered

Tools

Electronic care systems

Job description

Faircape Health Tokai Estate is a Sub-Acute Care and Rehabilitation Centre that provides restorative care and rehabilitation to patients recovering from neurological, orthopaedic, surgical and other medical conditions. Our multidisciplinary team works together to bridge the gap between hospital and home in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

We are seeking experienced Locum Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries (ENAs) to join our nursing team at Tokai Estate in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. Locums will provide additional support according to operational requirements, including cover for planned and unplanned leave.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Handover and Patient Care

• Participate in shift handovers by clearly communicating relevant patient observations.
• Accurately record patient information and observations in the handover book.
• Follow up on instructions and concerns communicated during handover.
• Conduct regular patient observations and interventions according to the prescribed care plan, including:
  • Catheter care
  • Pressure care
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Intake and output monitoring
  • Pulse and temperature checks
  • Oxygen saturation monitoring
  • Hb and Hgt monitoring
  • Urine testing
  • Weighing patients
  • Administering eye drops

Clinical Duties

• Perform wound dressings as prescribed in the patient’s care plan and document wound progress accurately.
• Immediately report any changes in a patient’s condition to the Shift Leader.
• Perform additional clinical duties within the ENA scope of practice, as directed by the Shift Leader.
• Maintain patient dignity, comfort and safety at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Electronic Care Plan and Recordkeeping

• Record all care and interventions accurately in the electronic care plan system.
• Provide relevant input to the Shift Leader regarding possible amendments to patient care plans.
• Ensure that all patient records are accurate, complete and updated timeously.

Administration and Reporting

• Monitor and replenish continence-care supplies when required.
• Complete the handover book thoroughly.
• Report all completed duties, patient concerns and changes in condition to the Shift Leader promptly.
• Comply with all infection prevention and control procedures, nursing protocols and facility policies.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Qualified as an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

Experience and Knowledge

• Previous experience in a hospital, rehabilitation or sub-acute healthcare environment is advantageous.
• Experience caring for neurological, stroke, orthopaedic, surgical and geriatric patients will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of basic nursing care, patient observations, pressure care and infection prevention and control.

Skills and Attributes

• Compassionate and patient-focused.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Able to identify and promptly report changes in a patient’s condition.
• Professional, reliable and well-presented.
• Computer literate and comfortable using electronic patient-care systems.
• Able to communicate professionally with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team.

Specific Requirements

• Clear health record.
• Clear criminal record.
• Clear credit record.
• Contactable references.

Working Hours

Locum shifts will be scheduled according to operational requirements and the candidate’s availability. Day shifts are generally worked from 07h00 to 19h00, Monday to Sunday, including weekends and public holidays where required.

Remuneration

A competitive locum rate will be offered. The rate will be dependent on experience, qualifications, skills and shift requirements.

To learn more about Faircape and our healthcare services, visit www.faircape.co.za.