Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary at Faircape Group

• We are currently seeking an experienced Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary (Day Shift) to join our dedicated team at Bridgewater Manor in Somerset West.
• To ensure high-quality patient care, we also invest in the continuous development of our staff, which includes both internal and external training.
• If you would like to work in an exciting, dynamic healthcare centre and have a passion for care then apply now!

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide daily support to residents according to individual care plans
• Conduct routine resident observations and report any changes in condition to the Shift Leader

Assist with clinical procedures within scope of practice, including:

• Catheter care
• Pressure care
• Vital signs monitoring
• Intake and output monitoring
• Oxygen saturation monitoring
• Urine testing
• Weighing residents
• Administering prescribed eye drops
• Perform wound care and dressings as directed and report wound progress accordingly
• Support resident comfort, dignity, and overall wellbeing at all times

Handover & Communication

• Participate in daily shift handovers and communicate relevant resident updates clearly and professionally
• Escalate concerns, incidents, or changes in resident conditions promptly to the Shift Leader
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care

Administration & Electronic Care Plans

• Accurately record all nursing interventions and observations within the Electronic Care Plan (ECP) system
• Complete intake and output charts and ensure all documentation is up to date
• Assist with maintaining ward stock and ensuring a neat and organised working environment

Requirements 

• Qualifications - Qualified and SANC registered as Nursing Auxiliary (ENA)
• Experience and Knowledge – Experience in Neuro, Stroke, Orthopaedics, and Geriatrics, as well as experience within Sub Acute environments advantageous
• Skills and Attributes - Strong interpersonal skills, professional communication, ability to work under pressure, make sound decisions, computer literate, professional, focused, well-spoken, neat, be able to converse with people on different levels - staff, families.

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Two written references