Enrolled Nurse (ICU) Vacancies at Melomed Private Hospitals

Website Melomed Private Hospitals

Melomed is a network of private hospitals and clinics located primarily in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal regions of South Africa.

About Melomed Private Hospitals

Melomed Private Hospitals is a network of private hospitals and clinics located primarily in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal regions of South Africa. They offer a wide range of services, including 24-hour emergency care, surgical procedures, and specialized treatment units. The hospitals are open 24/7. Melomed accepts all medical aid plans for emergencies. For planned admissions, patients should consult their medical aid provider or the specific hospital.

Enrolled nurses provide support to the nursing team in their work environment. They play a pivotal role in assisting registered nurses in the nursing care of the patients and also act as liaison officers for the patients as well as their families with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Job Description

· Patient admissions to ward
· General ward administration.
· Effective and accurate record keeping and reporting to PN, Unit Manager, Night Super and or doctor
· Charging of stock · Patients
· Doctors
· Relatives
· Hospital staff
· Auxiliary staff · Ensuring that quality health service is rendered to all patients and visitors. · Teaching and guidance of nursing assistants.
· Identifying training needs of nursing assistants.
· Adhering to the company uniform policy.
· Report on/off duty to sister in charge and before leaving the unit at all times.
· Adherence to hospital policy, protocol and guidelines
· Attendance at in-service training and education.
· Adherence to the dignity and respect of colleagues, patients, doctors, visitors and authority to superiors. · Ensure professional practice aspects are adhered to; registration, accountability, responsibility in accordance with the scope of practice as laid down in the Nursing Act and SANC regulations
· Adherence to the specific nursing function, protocols and policies of the unit/ward/theatre you are allocated to
· Responsible for maintaining a high standard of nursing care.
· Assessing, intervening and reporting on patient’s condition and care in the unit by his/her own observations and the observations of others.

Job Requirements

  • Current Registration with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse
  • Proven experience as an Enrolled Nurse
  • Previous experience in a Private Hospital is advantageous
  • Shift work compulsory
  • Understand basic IPC practices

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