Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary/Assistant - Theatre

Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary will be responsible for direct and/or in direct nursing care of a patient or group of patients and will function under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.

The team member will perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards.

• Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities.
• Contributes to the holistic care of patients.
• Maintain the principals of aseptic technique when opening packs and consumables.
• To help control patient and hospital costs through the correct, safe and economical use of supplies and equipment.
• Handle equipment, instruments, stock and medication safely and competently.
• Effective risk prevention and management when assisting with the positioning of the patient or transfer of the patient to and from the operating table
• Effective communication with patients regarding their care.
• To assist the anaesthetist during induction of anaesthesia
• Promotes and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.
• Ensure proper evidence-based nursing care.
• Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status.
• Compliance with documentation policy.
• Record and sign specimen registers
• Ongoing audit of health records to ensure compliance.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed appropriately.
• Maintains a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Maintains a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
• To take responsibility for own nursing actions and professional conduct.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR/BLS.
• Projects a positive professional image.
• Promotes and maintains good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues and doctors.
• Practices patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities
• Practices patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• BLS qualification advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years as an enrolled nurse assistant.
• Post-Op nursing experience
• Floor nurse and Anaesthetic experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of sterilisation, disinfection, and aseptic and sterile technique.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety.
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Prevention.
• To demonstrate an understanding of the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the multi-disciplinary team members.
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Excellent verbal & written communication and presentation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness Organisational awareness
• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.