Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary At Nurture Cape View at Nurture Health

ABOUT THE ROLE

• As an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary (ENA), you’ll support our nursing and therapy teams to deliver high-quality care in an acute and sub-acute rehabilitation setting. Working under the direction of a Registered/Professional Nurse, you’ll help patients with daily activities, monitor their progress and contribute to a safe, dignified environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with activities of daily living (hygiene, feeding, mobility/positioning, elimination, pressure care).
• Take and record vital signs, blood glucose, and fluid balances; promptly escalate concerns.
• Support wound care, basic dressings (within scope), specimen collection and simple procedures as delegated.
• Prepare beds/wards, maintain infection prevention & control standards (PPE, cleaning of equipment).
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges; provide patient and family support and orientation.
• Document care accurately and timeously in line with policy; safeguard patient privacy and dignity.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (Nursing, Physio, OT, Speech, Social Work) to meet rehab goals.
• Participate in shift, weekend and public-holiday rosters as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Current SANC registration as Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary 
• Completed ENA programme with proof of competency; BLS/CPR certificate (advantageous)
• Prior exposure to rehab, sub-acute, long-term care or private hospital (advantageous)
• Basic wound & pressure care, safe patient handling, falls prevention, IPC standards
• Compassionate bedside manner, fitness for duty, computer literacy (beneficial), right to work in SA, clear criminal record

THE STRENGTHS WE VALUE:

• Communication & teamwork – calm, respectful and collaborative across shifts.
• Accountability & reliability – follows care plans and policies; documents meticulously.
• Safety & quality mindset – champions IPC, patient dignity and safe handling.
• Adaptability & resilience – stays organised in a busy unit; copes well with change.
• Patient-centred approach – treats every person with empathy, patience and cultural sensitivity.