Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary (ENA) - Locum

About the role

Faircape Health Tokai Estate is a sub-acute care and rehabilitation centre providing restorative care and rehabilitation to patients recovering from neurological, orthopaedic, surgical and other medical conditions. It is seeking experienced locum Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries (ENAs) to join its nursing team in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. Locum cover is provided according to operational requirements, including cover for planned and unplanned leave.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in shift handovers, communicate patient observations clearly and record them accurately in the handover book.
• Carry out regular patient observations and interventions, including catheter care, pressure care, blood pressure monitoring, intake and output monitoring, pulse and temperature checks, oxygen saturation, Hb and Hgt monitoring, urine testing, weighing and administering eye drops.
• Perform wound dressings as prescribed, document wound progress and report any change in a patient's condition to the Shift Leader.
• Record all care and interventions in the electronic care plan system and keep patient records accurate, complete and up to date.
• Maintain patient dignity, comfort and safety, and comply with infection prevention and control procedures.
• Monitor and replenish continence-care supplies and complete the handover book thoroughly.

Required profile

• Qualified as an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary with current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Previous experience in a hospital, rehabilitation or sub-acute setting is advantageous; experience with neurological, stroke, orthopaedic, surgical and geriatric patients is also advantageous.
• Clear health, criminal and credit record and contactable references.
• Day shifts are generally 07h00 to 19h00, Monday to Sunday, including weekends and public holidays where required.

Required skills

• Compassionate, patient-focused, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and spot changes in a patient's condition promptly.
• Professional, reliable, well-presented and computer literate.

Remuneration is a competitive locum rate depending on experience, qualifications, skills and shift requirements.