Enrolled Nurse: ICU - Netcare Kroon Hospital

The successful candidate will be required to work day and/or night duty, and also be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients. The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for and 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 assessment and care as well as the needs of the patients and will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate programmes of care ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.

Key work output and accountabilities

Documentation

• Ensures that all documentation is maintained accurately and timeously reflecting patient care
• Ensure all stock is charged appropriately, consignment stock billed correctly and replenished by stock controller.

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.
• Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Personal and Professional development

• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR.
• 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.

Skills Profile

Education

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Compliance with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable health care legislation.
• NQF Level 6

Work experience & knowledge

• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage.