Enrolled Nurse at Netcare

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Documentation, Infection Prevention, Teamwork, Communication, Quality Improvement, Professional Development, Patient Confidentiality, Risk Management, Equipment Management, Holistic Care, Stock Control, Supervisory Skills, Compassion, Dignity, Care

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. Role summary: The incumbent is held accountable for his/her own acts and omissions. Nursing activities form part of a nursing regime that is planned and initiated by the Registered Nurse. The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, care and meeting of patient needs and will also be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate programmes of care to ensuring high quality patient care. 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 matric certificate is essential. NQF lever 3 or 4 nursing qualification. 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 Surgical ward would be an advantage. Thorough knowledge of general and specialised nursing theory and practice. Join the team that providing the best and safest 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 assessing and meeting patient needs, developing and implementing care programs, and ensuring high-quality patient care. They also maintain documentation, manage stock, and uphold safety and quality standards.