ENROLLED NURSE AUXILIARY (THEATRE) (NETCARE)

ENROLLED NURSE AUXILIARY (THEATRE)

ROLE SUMMARY

The incumbent 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, his possessions, documentation and the control and economical use of stock and equipment in the ward.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Patient Care

• Practices patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities
• Executes all procedures according to hospital standards
• Carries out all departmental related duties as assigned by Supervisors
• Practices the principles of infection prevention  and all standard precautions
• Promotes and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors
• Attends handover of report from the Shift leader
• Refers any queries to the sister-in-charge.

Personal and professional development

• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR/BLS
• Projects a positive  professional image
• Promotes and maintains good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues and doctors
• Keeps up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Practices patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities

Risk Management

• Maintains a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Adheres to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles
• Maintains a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
• Reports potential/actual risks identified

• Ensures all stock is well controlled and managed
• Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment
• Reports equipment needing repair or replacement to sister-in-charge

EDUCATION

• Enrolment with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary.
• Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary and all applicable Health Care Legislations.
• Must perform all duties required in the scope of practice for an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage
• Theatre experience will be adverntagious
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.

NON MANAGERIAL/ SPECIALIST SKILLS

APPLICATION PROCESS

NETCARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Company’s approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to the Group’s Employment Equity strategy. Netcare actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to Maureen.matshidze@netcare.co.za or alternatively fax application details to 0145684225.

Please note:

• Please note that reference checks for internal applicants will be conducted with the current and past Netcare direct line managers of the applicant and the relevant Netcare HR Managers. Employees are therefore encouraged to discuss internal job applications with their direct line manager to ensure that the line manager is aware of the application.
• In the event of a candidate having any disability that may impair the individual’s ability to perform the job function, the candidate must kindly inform the employer so that an assessment for reasonable accommodation can be made.
• By applying for this position and providing us with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for the specific purpose for which it was provided, which is recruitment purposes and possible appointment purposes (should you be successful). Please note that your information will be processed for recruitment purposes only or for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself, and this will be done in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We confirm that such information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior consent.

If your application is not successful, we retain your CV and other information provided for a period of
6 months after which it will be destroyed in a secure manner. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the aforementioned clauses, please indicate your objection and we will immediately destroy your personal information in a secure manner.