Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary - Emergency Department - Blaauwberg at Netcare

Role summary

Reference: ENA-ED 10/23

• The Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary 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 a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
• Report potential/actual risks identified.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled. Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment.
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement to sister-in-charge.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
• Monitor vital signs of patients.
• Execute all procedures according to hospital standards.
• Carry out all departmental related duties as assigned by Supervisors.
• Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions.
• Promote and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.
• Attend handover of report from the Shift leader.
• Refer any queries to the sister-in-charge.

Education

• A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary or equivalent NQF level 3 qualification.
• Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary and all applicable Health Care Legislations.

Work experience

• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline.
• Trauma experience advantageous

Knowledge

• Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment