Job Description

The Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary, registered by SANC, will be responsible for direct and / or indirect nursing care of a resident or group of residents and will function under the direct and / or indirect supervision of the Professional Nurse

? Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with Facility policies and procedures.

? Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.

? Ability to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accreditation bodies and applicable nursing and health legislation.

? Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions.

? Monitor patients' vital signs - implement and maintain hygiene, physical comfort and reassurance of patients.

? Perform any reasonable task as per request of a superior.

? Participate in the Facility quality improvement program

? Promote and maintain physical comfort, rest, sleep, exercise and reassurance of a resident.

? Coordinate and supervise patient care under the direct supervision of a Professional Nurse.

? Demonstrate knowledge of disease entities.

? Take the blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration of a resident.

? Attend handover of report from the Shift Leader.

? Refer any queries to the sister-in-charge.

? Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.

? Adhere to the facility's medical waste management principle and all other waste management principles.

? Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

? Report potential/actual risks identified.

? Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed.

? Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage equipment.

? Report equipment needing repair or replacement to sister-in-charge

? Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

? Maintain awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general resident population

? Demonstrate ability to assist with feeding residents and maintain fluid balance with technique appropriate for residents' age and physical condition.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person