Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary

Short Stay

The Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary 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 to 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.

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 Auxiliary.
• Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary and all applicable health care legislation

• + - 3 Years working experience in same position
• Working experience in private healthcare or healthcare funding industry will be advantageous
• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline

• 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
• 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