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Enrolled Auxiliary Nurse- Theatre ward

Crestcare Zoutpansberg Hospital • Other • Louis Trichardt, Limpopo, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 1d ago

Education, Qualifications and Experience

- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 and Registration with SANC as an Enrolled Auxiliary Nurse essential

- 1 year Higher Certificate in Nursing (GNR169)

- Minimum one-year extensive experience in a private hospital will be advantageous.

- Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse Assistant and all appropriate health care legislation.

- Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.

- Ability to balance various pressures to maintain stable performance.

- Able to build collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goals.

Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment and Monitoring:

Assist with activities of daily living and self-care, contributing to the management of acute and chronic health conditions, thereby improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Promote overall patient health and wellbeing by working effectively and cooperatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships, ensuring effective communication with patients regarding their care while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Assessment of patient’s basic needs for: Hygiene and physical comfort, promotion of exercise, rest, and sleep, need for early ambulation, feeding, and elimination.
Planning: Carry out the nursing care plan as planned under the supervision of the shift leader.
Implementation: Ensure patient comfort by attending to hygiene needs (e.g., assisted baths, bed baths), assisting with baby baths, and observing vital signs.
Enhance patient satisfaction through a compassionate and empathetic approach to care, fostering trust and comfort among patients and their families.
Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions.
Execute all procedures according to hospital standards.

Effective Care Coordination and Collaboration:

Collaborate closely with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to establish and promote supportive relationships, sensitive to diverse healthcare users.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care coordination efforts to facilitate seamless communication, continuity of care, and efficient resource utilization, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to the sister-in-charge of the unit.

Patient Safety and Risk Reduction:

Ensure a safe and secure healthcare environment by adhering to established protocols and monitoring patient conditions.
Promptly identify and report changes in patient status or safety hazards to prevent adverse events and healthcare-associated infections.
Equipment and Supplies: Record any surgical stock items used on billing sheets, prevent waste, assist in preventing theft, and care for and clean equipment according to prescribed procedures.
Emergency / Disaster Plan: Attend training and practice to keep up to date with the hospital evacuation and disaster plan.
Medical – Legal and Safety Aspects: Practice within own scope, skills, and level of training for Enrolled Nurse Assistant, maintaining a safe working environment in accordance with the Occupational and Safety Act.
Report unsafe conditions.

Professional Growth and Development:

Engage in ongoing professional development activities, such as continuing education and skills training, to expand nursing knowledge and enhance clinical competencies.
Participate in self-reflection, feedback, and performance evaluation to identify areas for improvement and set personal and professional goals.
Maintain SANC membership by renewing yearly.
Stay knowledgeable about the governing body of the nursing profession and ensure compliance with regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

Louis Trichardt, Limpopo: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Deadline: 2024/10/15
Expected Start Date: 2024/11/01

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