Enrolled Nurse

Emergency Centre

The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients and functions under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse in accordance with hospital standards and policies. As a Professional Practitioner, the incumbent also is responsible for and is held accountable for his/her own acts and omissions.

Nursing activities form part of a nursing regime that is planned and initiated by the Registered Nurse. The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for the assessment and care of the needs of patients and will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate programmes of care, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients/report potential/ actual risks identified, ensure all stock is well controlled and managed.

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse or equivalent NQF 4 qualification 
• Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable health care legislation

• Three or more years of experience in a hospital sector
• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage

• Computer Literacy, SAP would be advantageous
• Flexible in working hours/Shifts
• 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 & promote overall patient health and wellbeing
• Participate in ward/unit’s quality improvement programme
• Attend handover of report at shift commencement
• Effective communication with patients’ regarding their care
• 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