Website Nurture Health South Africa
Nurture Health is one of South Africa's largest physical rehabilitation hospital groups, with a network of hospitals across the country.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with activities of daily living (hygiene, feeding, mobility/positioning, elimination, pressure care).
- Take and record vital signs, blood glucose, and fluid balances; promptly escalate concerns.
- Support wound care, basic dressings (within scope), specimen collection and simple procedures as delegated.
- Prepare beds/wards, maintain infection prevention & control standards (PPE, cleaning of equipment).
- Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges; provide patient and family support and orientation.
- Document care accurately and timeously in line with policy; safeguard patient privacy and dignity.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (Nursing, Physio, OT, Speech, Social Work) to meet rehab goals.
- Participate in shift, weekend and public-holiday rosters as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Current SANC registration as Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary / Enrolled Nurse
- Completed ENA programme with proof of competency; BLS/CPR certificate (advantageous)
- Prior exposure to rehab, sub-acute, long-term care or private hospital (advantageous)
- Basic wound & pressure care, safe patient handling, falls prevention, IPC standards
- Compassionate bedside manner, fitness for duty, computer literacy (beneficial), right to work in SA, clear criminal record