Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary, General Ward - Netcare Kroon Hospital

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 other waste management principles.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Safety Act.
• Report potential/ actual risks identified.
• Ensure all stock is controlled and managed.
• Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment.
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement to the 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.
• Execute all procedures according to hospital standards.

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• Carry out all departmental-related duties as assigned by Supervisors.
• Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions.
• Promote and maintain good relations with patients, visitors, colleagues and management.
• Attend handover of a report by Shift Leader.
• 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
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
• 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
• 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 goals.

Skills  profile

Education

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification
• Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary and all applicable Health Care Legislations.

Work experience & knowledge

Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation