Enrolled Nurse (e/n) - Paeds Ward at Netcare

Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Pediatric Nursing, Clinical Documentation, Infection Prevention, CPR, Risk Management, Medical Waste Management, Stakeholder Relationships, Teamwork, Professional Conduct

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Netcare invites you to be part of our journey. The Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary 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. This includes caring for the patient, her possessions, documentation and the control and economical use of stock and equipment in the ward. KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES CONSISTENCY OF CARE Administration Management Ensure that all documentation is maintained timeously and accurately, reflecting patient care. Ensure all stock is charged appropriately. Assist with file compilation. Governance, quality and risk management Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards. Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles. Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act. Report potential/actual risks identified. Ensure all stock is well controlled. Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment. Report equipment needing repair or replacement to sister-in-charge. Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Acts in a supervisory capacity over ENA’s. Patient care Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities. 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 patient overall health and wellbeing. Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions. Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors. Execute all procedures according to hospital standards. Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to sister-in-charge of the unit. Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by supervisors. TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY Teamwork Supports the education and training of the ENA’s. Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals. Personal and professional development Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge. Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures. Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR. Build and maintain stakeholder relationships Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial. Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal. SKILLS PROFILE A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification. Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse or equivalent NQF 3 qualifications. At least 2 years’ experience in the Paeds Ward Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable health care legislation. WORK EXPERIENCE Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation. VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS Netcare Values At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are compassionate about quality care and professional excellence. Care - The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organisation. Truth - The crucial element in building relationships that work. Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential. Dignity - An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals. A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding. Compassion - The creative, compassionate, and innovative drive to do things better than before. To develop and implement successful healthcare solutions for all. Participation - The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate. The Netcare Way Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold: I always greet everyone to show my respect. I always wear my name badge to show my identity. I am always well-groomed to show my dignity. I always practise proper hand hygiene to show my care. I always seek consent to show my compassion. I always say thank you to show my appreciation. I always embrace diversity to show I am not a racist. Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care. We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We attract highly skilled, engaged, and performing employees who are passionate about providing quality health and care. By joining Netcare, you will feel a great sense of inclusion and belonging as part of a family that cares about your growth and wellbeing. You will work with the best-in-class technology with high standards of health and safety. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits that are benchmarked against the best market trends. You will enjoy a fulfilling career working in a high performance, values driven organisational culture that values diversity. The Netcare Group offers a wide spectrum of career opportunities within various disciplines including nursing, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical services, information technology, human resources, finance and administration, procurement, technical and maintenance and marketing. Our recruitment process typically follows the following steps: Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be contacted by the relevant HR Department to arrange an interview. Our selection process may further include employee risk assessments which includes employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks. Should your application be successful, our human resources department will provide you with a formal letter of appointment and will contact you with information to facilitate your onboarding process. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful. Our story begins with our values and our behaviours. We are motivated by a belief in the sanctity of human life. We see it as a privilege to serve South Africans in their time of greatest need and vulnerability. To this end, we constantly explore new ways to blend compassion with cutting edge capabilities. But while much has been said about our world class facilities, our global benchmarks and clinical best practice, our greatest strength is our people. People who care for other people. Our Netcare people At Netcare, our people are the heartbeat of our organisation. We strive to grow with talented, compassionate people. Our people come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Our values and behaviours reflect our belief in human dignity, and guide how we treat each other.

Responsibilities

The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for providing direct and indirect nursing care to pediatric patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Key duties include maintaining accurate patient documentation, managing ward stock, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.