The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients and will functionunder the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse and Unit Manager.
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse
Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable health care legislation
Valid BLS will be advantageous
Three or more years of experience in a private hospital
Working experience in private healthcare or healthcare funding industry will be advantageous
Relevant experience in ICU is essential
Cardiothoracic Experience will be advantageous
Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
Ensure that all documentation is maintained timeously and accurately, reflecting patient care
Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards
Contribute to the holistic care of patients
Participate in ward/unit’s quality improvement programme
Attend handover of report at shift commencement
Effective communication with patients’ regarding their care
Promotion of overall patient health and wellbeing
Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to sister-in-charge of the unit
Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by supervisors and ensure timeous completion of all delegated tasks
