Enrolled Nurse (e/n) - Paeds Ward

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.

We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE

Administration Management

Ensure that all documentation is maintained timeously and accurately, reflecting patient care.

Ensure all stock is charged appropriately.

Assist with file compilation.

Governance, quality and risk management

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.

Patient care

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 supervisors.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Teamwork

Supports the education and training of the ENA’s.

Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.

Personal and professional development

Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.

Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.

Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR.

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.

Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.

SKILLS PROFILE

A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse or equivalent NQF 3 qualifications.

At least 2 years’ experience in the Paeds Ward

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values         

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are compassionate about quality care and professional excellence.

Care - The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organisation.

Truth - The crucial element in building relationships that work. Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.

Dignity - An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals. A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding.

Compassion - The creative, compassionate, and innovative drive to do things better than before. To develop and implement successful healthcare solutions for all.

Participation - The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate.

The Netcare Way      

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

I always greet everyone to show my respect.

I always wear my name badge to show my identity.

I am always well-groomed to show my dignity.

I always practise proper hand hygiene to show my care.

I always seek consent to show my compassion.

I always say thank you to show my appreciation.

I always embrace diversity to show I am not a racist.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.