Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Apply via call or WhatsApp Mr Molefe 0721417720


WORKING HOURS

40-hour flexi workweek
no call out/on call duties
Day Hospital is closed on public holidays and candidate will very rarely work over weekends
BENEFITS

Provident Fund contribution
Medical Aid contribution
Uniform provided
Indemnity insurance cover provided

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary (ENA) qualification
Registered with SANC as an ENA
Minimum of 5 years experience as an ENA
Post-Op nursing experience is essential
Flooring and Anaesthetics experience are essential
Experience within a private hospital environment advantageous
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination (This is not compulsory)
Duties and Responsibilities
Role Summary

The Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary/Assistant (ENA) will be responsible for the assessment, care, and needs of patients and will function under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The ENA will also assist the scrub nurse during operations and keep the operating room sterile. The incumbent is expected to perform nursing duties in accordance with SANC, Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards.

Key Outputs

Patient Care

Practices patient care according to Scope of Practice
Exhibits full responsibility for own work outputs
Be active in preparing the theatre, and replenishment of stock, consignment and instrument replenishment of the operating room allocated for a procedure list
Contributes to the holistic care of patients
Damp dust their unit before the day’s tasks start
Checks that the scrub area is clean and properly stocked
Controls swabs, instruments and needles/sharps with the scrub person
Maintains the principles of aseptic technique when opening packs and consumables
Helps control patient and hospital costs through the correct, safe and economical use of supplies and equipment
Prepares the theatre for the list with the correct equipment, instruments, stock and medication
Handles 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
Be alert and anticipate the needs of the scrub person, surgeon or anaesthetist
Assists the anaesthetist during induction of anaesthesia
Practices the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions
Promotes and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors
Executes all procedures according to hospital standards
Refers all complaints from patients and doctors to relevant representative
Carries out all departmental duties as assigned by relevant representative
Ensures proper evidence-based nursing care
Ensures that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan
Communicates with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status
Administration

Compliance with documentation policy
Completes all relevant documentation and reports all abnormalities to the person in charge of the theatre
Ensures that all documentation is maintained accurately and timeously reflecting theatre procedures and care in a chronological manner
Leaves theatre clean and tidy at the end of the day’s lists and disconnects oxygen and suction before going off duty
Ensures the drug registers are signed by the anaesthetist
Ongoing audit of health records to ensure compliance
Ensures all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately
Risk Management

Maintains a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards
Adheres to client medical waste management principles
Maintains a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
Reports potential/actual risks identified
Responsible for ensuring the correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment
Ensures all stock is well-controlled and managed
Reports equipment needing repair or replacement
Maintains professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with policies and procedures
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times

Post Details Job Title Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary (ENA) - Theatre Description Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Apply via call or WhatsApp Mr Molefe 0721417720 WORKING HOURS 40-hour flexi workweek no call out/on call duties Day Hospital is closed on public holidays and candidate will very rarely work over weekends BENEFITS Provident Fund contribution Medical Aid contribution Uniform provided Indemnity insurance cover provided Minimum Requirements Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary (ENA) qualification Registered with SANC as an ENA Minimum of 5 years experience as an ENA Post-Op nursing experience is essential Flooring and Anaesthetics experience are essential Experience within a private hospital environment advantageous Proof of Covid-19 vaccination (This is not compulsory) Duties and Responsibilities Role Summary The Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary/Assistant (ENA) will be responsible for the assessment, care, and needs of patients and will function under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The ENA will also assist the scrub nurse during operations and keep the operating room sterile. The incumbent is expected to perform nursing duties in accordance with SANC, Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards. Key Outputs Patient Care Practices patient care according to Scope of Practice Exhibits full responsibility for own work outputs Be active in preparing the theatre, and replenishment of stock, consignment and instrument replenishment of the operating room allocated for a procedure list Contributes to the holistic care of patients Damp dust their unit before the day’s tasks start Checks that the scrub area is clean and properly stocked Controls swabs, instruments and needles/sharps with the scrub person Maintains the principles of aseptic technique when opening packs and consumables Helps control patient and hospital costs through the correct, safe and economical use of supplies and equipment Prepares the theatre for the list with the correct equipment, instruments, stock and medication Handles 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 Be alert and anticipate the needs of the scrub person, surgeon or anaesthetist Assists the anaesthetist during induction of anaesthesia Practices the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions Promotes and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors Executes all procedures according to hospital standards Refers all complaints from patients and doctors to relevant representative Carries out all departmental duties as assigned by relevant representative Ensures proper evidence-based nursing care Ensures that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan Communicates with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status Administration Compliance with documentation policy Completes all relevant documentation and reports all abnormalities to the person in charge of the theatre Ensures that all documentation is maintained accurately and timeously reflecting theatre procedures and care in a chronological manner Leaves theatre clean and tidy at the end of the day’s lists and disconnects oxygen and suction before going off duty Ensures the drug registers are signed by the anaesthetist Ongoing audit of health records to ensure compliance Ensures all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately Risk Management Maintains a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards Adheres to client medical waste management principles Maintains a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act Reports potential/actual risks identified Responsible for ensuring the correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment Ensures all stock is well-controlled and managed Reports equipment needing repair or replacement Maintains professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with policies and procedures Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times

Job Start Date Salary from 15000.00 Salary to 23000.00 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Job Location -> Africa Location City Soweto

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