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Enrolled Nurse - Surgical Ward

Bram Fischer

10 Sep 2024

Nursing

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

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

  • Computer Literacy
  • 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 program
  • 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