Enrolled Nurse, Maternity - Netcare Cuyler Hospital

The Enrolled Nurses 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.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Patient care and counselling;

• Performs rostered weekend duties/emergency relief on-call duties and associated tasks;
• Provides a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors;
• Utilises supplies and equipment in an economical manner;
• Co-operates and collaborates with other hospital departments to provide quality patient care;
• Liaises with ward manager on matters relating to patient care;
• Keeps accurate records at all times;
• Required to serve on relevant committees within  the department;
• Supervises and evaluates the quality of patient care through patient rounds;
• Communicates with patient and family regarding patient care and informs Unit  Manager of patient care problems.

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SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council  as an Enrolled Nurse;
• Appropriate qualifications for specialist areas;
• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Certificate equivalent.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of Theatre Experience are essential;
• Must perform all duties required in the scope of practice for an Enrolled Nurse.

KNOWLEDGE

• The ability to work  well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions;
• The ability to develop using collaborative relationships to help accomplish work  goals;
• The ability to actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals;
• The ability  to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities in order to take appropriate action and/or to resolve problems;
• The ability to produce work  of a high-quality standard by accurately checking processes and tasks;
• The  ability  to maintain stable performance under pressure  by  handling stress  in  an  acceptable way  to personnel and the organisation;
• Must be prepared to be flexible in working hours/shift work.

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