Busamed Gateway Private Hospital is looking for an Enrolled Nurse to provide nursing services in the Medical Ward under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse within their scope of practice. The objective of this position is to render and promote quality patient care in accordance with best practice standards and hospital policies in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist with duties as and when instructed by shift leader or the unit manager thus ensuring you promote a harmonious team effort within the department
Provide comprehensive quality nursing care to patients, based on individualised patient needs, using scientific principles and practicing standard precautions and all principles of infection control
Maintain effective relationships with all internal and external customers, and ensure all actions promote customer service excellence
Assist in the effective management of labour hours through adhering to all Busamed Gateway Private Hospital policies with respect to personal time and attendance
Ensure processes are in line with the working procedures and policies of Busamed Gateway Private Hospital
Assessment and care of the needs of patients
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
Compliance with the South African Nursing Council code for an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable health care legislation
Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
Working experience in private healthcare or healthcare funding industry will be advantageous
Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage
