Enrolled Nursing Auxilliary

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We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Netcare invites you to be part of our journey. 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, her possessions, documentation and the control and economical use of stock and equipment in the ward. 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, her possessions, documentation and the control and economical use of stock and equipment in the ward. KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES CONSISTENCY OF CARE Governance, quality and risk management - 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. Patient care - 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. TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY Teamwork - Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals. Personal and professional development - Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge. - Keep up to date with Netcare's evolving policies and procedures. - Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR / BLS. Build and maintain stakeholder relationships - Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial. - Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal. SKILLS PROFILE EDUCATION Essential - Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary. - Compliance with the SANC Scope of Practice for an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary and all applicable Health Care Legislations. Preferred - A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification. WORK EXPERIENCE Preferred - Relevant experience in the nursing discipline. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee's ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation. WORKING CONDITIONS - Professional flexibility in working hours, including night duty and weekend shifts - Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means. Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.