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Function: Nursing Facility Life Queenstown Private Hospital

Position: Enrolled Nurse | Auxiliary Specialised | Theatre

Introduction:

A vacancy exists for an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary Specialised (Theatre) based at Life Queenstown Private Hospital, reporting to Theatre Unit Manager, Refiloe Kakudi. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring delivery of high-quality care in line with company strategic objectives and applicable health/nursing legislation.

• Attending and participating in Q programs and ensuring induction training is carried out
• Completing monthly Q evaluator cards and reporting to the shift leader or unit manager
• Participating in review and ward meetings to ensure conformance to QMS audit standards
• Performing, understanding, and complying with infection control standards and PPE procedures
• Adhering to safety measures

• Ensuring correct and accurate stock administration
• Reporting patient movements on discharge or transfer accurately
• Proper usage and maintenance of equipment
• Minimising and justifying personal absenteeism
• Working flexible hours to reduce agency costs and assist other departments

• Performing tasks to maximize patient care
• Maintaining patient hygiene, comfort, and safety as per care plan
• Following correct techniques and PPE use to promote wound and fracture healing
• Monitoring and recording fluid intake
• Managing and preparing for surgical and diagnostic procedures

• Building and maintaining healthy relationships with internal and external customers
• Supporting new staff with orientation programs

• Registered as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary with SANC
• Current registration with relevant professional/regulatory body
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry (advantageous)
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leading by example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Application email: queenstowncareer@lifehealthcare.co.za. Closing date: Friday, July 25, 2025.

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven't heard within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.