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Job Purpose:

To assist the Professional Nurse with the management of a nursing services in a ward with respect to care rendered to patients to ensure quality nursing care:

Delivery of a holistic cost-effective Nursing Care service to patients and families

Management of the ward under the direct or indirect supervision of the Professional Nurse

Education to staff, students patients and families

Render a quality service.

Requirements

Key Requirements:

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse

3 years experience as an Enrolled Nurse

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical:

Provide quality nursing care to patients

Medication management

Assess carers capabilities to deliver a Holistic Nursing Care Service

Work as a member of a team and contribute positively to the team

Supervise ward activities of patients and carers

Administrative:

Follow departmental policies and procedures

All records are correctly completed

Training:

Provide in-service training to carers

Demonstrate procedures when required

Provide guidance to carers

Attend in-service training sessions

Additional Task:

In addition to the above tasks, the Enrolled nurse needs to perform any other task(s) not mentioned above according the Scope of Practice.

Patients:

Liaise with patients, families and other members of the team in order to optimize patient outcomes

Provide comprehensive and holistic care to all patients

Team Members:

To function as part of a team. To communicate openly and clearly with all team members

Ward Staff:

Supervise nursing staff appropriately

Provide on the spot teaching on pertinent subjects

Students:

To guide students in the management and treatment of patients

Key Attributes:

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Able to work under pressure in a hospital environment.

Excellent time management