Enrolled Nurse

Surgical Ward 1A

The Enrolled Nurse is 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 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
• Computer Literacy

• Working experience in private healthcare or healthcare funding industry will be advantageous
• Relevant experience in a Surgical Ward is essential
• 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
• The incumbent will be required to work in different departments of the hospital
• 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