Enrolled Nurse for Day Ward at Netcare Richards Bay
Netcare Group · Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Netcare is hiring an Enrolled Nurse for their Day Ward in Richards Bay. You will provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, working in a supportive team environment. This permanent full time role is perfect for a caring and dedicated nurse who wants to make a real difference in patient care. Join a leading healthcare group that values care, truth, participation, compassion and dignity.
About the role
As an Enrolled Nurse in the Day Ward at Netcare Richards Bay, you will be responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of patients. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and be accountable for your own actions. Your role is vital in ensuring high quality patient care and a safe environment.
Key duties include:
- Assessing, caring for and meeting patient needs
- Developing, implementing and evaluating care programmes
- Maintaining accurate patient documentation
- Ensuring stock is charged and controlled
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment
- Adhering to waste management and safety principles
- Reporting risks and equipment issues
- Supervising Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries (ENAs)
- Participating in quality improvement programmes
- Communicating effectively with patients and their families
You will also support the education and training of ENAs and actively participate as a team member. Your professional development is important, and you will be expected to keep up to date with Netcare policies and maintain competence in CPR.
Requirements
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse
- Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable healthcare legislation
- Relevant experience in the nursing discipline
- Ability to work under supervision and as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Commitment to patient care and safety
- Willingness to participate in own professional development
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Assess, care for and meet patient needs
- Develop, implement and evaluate appropriate programmes of care
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation reflecting patient care
- Ensure all stock is charged appropriately and well controlled
- Assist with file compilation
- Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment free from medico-legal hazards
- Adhere to medical waste management principles and the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
- Report potential or actual risks identified
- Ensure correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment
- Report equipment needing repair or replacement to the sister-in-charge
- Maintain professional conduct and patient confidentiality at all times
- Act in a supervisory capacity over Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries
- Practice patient care according to scope of practice
- Contribute to holistic care of patients
- Participate in ward quality improvement programmes
- Attend handover of reports at shift commencement
- Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care
- Promote patient overall health and wellbeing
- Practice infection prevention and standard precautions
- Promote good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors
- Execute all procedures according to hospital standards
- Refer complaints to sister-in-charge
- Carry out departmental duties as assigned
- Support education and training of ENAs
- Actively participate as a team member
- Be involved in own professional development
- Keep up to date with Netcare policies and procedures
- Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR
- Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
- Work effectively and co-operatively with others
Job details
- Organisation
- Netcare Group
- Location
- Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are an Enrolled Nurse registered with the SANC, this is a great opportunity to join a leading healthcare group. Netcare values care, compassion and teamwork, so highlight these qualities in your application. Make sure your CV clearly shows your SANC registration and any relevant nursing experience. Since the role is in a Day Ward, emphasise your ability to work efficiently and provide quality patient care. You may be asked about your experience with patient documentation, infection control and working in a team. Good luck!
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