Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary at Busamed

Summary

• Busamed Gateway Private Hospital is looking for an ENA in the orthopaedic and neuro ward to provide nursing services under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse within their scope of practice. The objective of this position is to render and promote quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies and to assist the Registered and Enrolled Nurse.

The main task of the Enrolled Nursing Assistant is to help “maintain the hygiene and comfort of the patient”:

• Assist with duties as and when instructed by shift leader or the unit manager thus ensuring you promote a harmonious team effort within the department
• Provide comprehensive quality nursing care to patients, based on individualised patient needs, using scientific principles and practicing standard precautions and all principles of infection control
• Maintain effective relationships with all internal and external customers, and ensure all actions promote customer service excellence
• Render and promote quality patient care in accordance with best practice standards and hospital policies in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients

Requirements

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary
• Compliance with the South African Nursing Council code for an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary and all applicable health care legislation 

Work Experience

• Working experience in private healthcare or healthcare funding industry will be advantageous
• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage

Knowledge

• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
• Computer Literacy essential
• Fluent communication in English essential
• Nursing standards