Role summary
The Enrolled Nurse is 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 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
Ensure that all documentation is maintained timeously and accurately, reflecting patient care.
Ensure all stock is charged appropriately.
Assist with file compilation.
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.
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 supervisor
Education
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse or equivalent NQF 3
qualification.
A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
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.
Knowledge
The ability to work well under pressure ant to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions;
The ability to develop using collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goals;
The ability to actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals;
The ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities in order to take appropriate
action and / or to resolve problems;
The ability to produce work of a high quality standard by accurately checking processes and tasks;
The ability to maintain stable performance under pressure by handling stress in an acceptable way to
personnel and the organisation;
Must be prepared to be flexible in working hours / shift work and call
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