Enrolled Nurses Auxiliary - Netcare Greenacres Hospital

The Enrolled Nurses Auxiliary (ENA) 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. This includes caring for the patient, his possessions, documentation and the control and economical use of stock and equipment in the ward.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures;
• Ability to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accreditation bodies and applicable nursing and health legislation;
• Triage of patients on arrival to Emergency Department;
• The prevention of disease and the promotion of health and family planning by means of information to individuals and groups;
• Monitor patients vital signs – implement and maintain hygiene, physical comfort and reassurance of patients;
• Perform any reasonable task as per request of a superior;

• Responsible for self-development and continual upgrading of job – related knowledge and skills;
• Participate in ward/unit quality improvement programme

EDUCATION

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary;
• Appropriate qualifications for specialist areas;
• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification NQF level 4.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage;
• Must perform all duties required in the scope of practice for an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary.

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NETCARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Company's approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to the Group’s Employment Equity strategy. Netcare actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.