Overview
Enrolled Nurse – Ward Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Stethoscope SA
We are searching for an Enrolled Nurse who will be 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.
The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for assessment and care as well as the needs of patients and will be responsible for assisting the scrub nurse during operations and keeping the operating room sterile.
The Enrolled Nurse will perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards.
Further Role Breakdown:
Be active in preparing, controlling and replenishment of stock
Support the patient on their arrival into the ward pre-and post-operatively
Monitor a patient’s physiological and physical parameters
Provide appropriate treatment until the patient has recovered from anaesthesia and/or surgery
Assess the patient in order to ensure they have recovered and can be discharged
Evaluate the care given during each phase
Contribute to the holistic care of patients
Effective risk prevention and management or maintaining competence in CPR/BLS/Anaesthetic refresher course
Project a positive professional image
Promote and maintain good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues, and doctors
Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions
Provide the delivery of evidence-based nursing care
Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan
Assess the types of surgery to be performed and expected number of patients
Compliance with documentation policy
Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed appropriately
Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards
Function within own level of competence, within the legally recognised scope of practice and within all relevant legislation
Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development
Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR/BLS
Requirements:
Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification
Enrolled Nurse qualification
Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
Minimum of 5 years as an enrolled nurse assistant
Post-Op nursing experience
Experience with in a private hospital environment is advantageous
Knowledge of Infection Control & Prevention
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Excellent verbal & written communication and presentation
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Title: Enrolled Nurse – Ward
Company: Stethoscope SA
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Nursing (Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, ICU Nurse)
