Enrolled Nurse - Theatre

Location: Clinix Naledi Nkanyezi Private Hospital (Sebokeng).

Reports to: Unit Manager

Job Summary:

To provide clinical support to patients by assisting the Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse in the delivery of nursing care duties in accordance with quality standard and approved safety regulations as well as scope of practice of the Enrolled Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12.
• Enrolled Nursing qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• BLS qualification advantageous.
• 1 to 3 years’ relevant Nursing experience in a Theatre.
• Experience within a private hospital environment is advantageous.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Perform all duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), the Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, National
• Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Implement care as instructed by the Registered Nurse and/or Unit Manager in order to meet individual patient needs, for example, wound care, administration of medication, hygiene care, buttock care, back and pressure care etc.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Administration staff in maintaining adequate stock levels including accurate recording and charging of stock used.
• Assist the Registered Nurse during a procedure by handling medical equipment and stock as required.
• Escalate any issues to Registered Nurse or Unit Manager.
• Participate and contribute toward team meetings and offering ideas to improve patient care
• Monitor costs and expenses to achieve cost efficiencies and reduce waste