Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary - General Ward at Netcare

Location: NETCARE BLAAUWBERG HOSPITAL
Reporting structure: UNIT MANAGER

Reference: ENA-General 12/23
 
Role summary

• 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

Knowledge

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