Enrolled Nurse

Paediatric Ward

The Enrolled Nurse will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance to hospital standards and policies. The 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 ICU is essential
• Three or more years of experience in a private hospital 

• 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 assigned by supervisors and ensure timeous completion of all delegated tasks