We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Netcare invites you to be part of our journey. The Auxiliary Nurse will be responsible for basic nursing care of a patient or group of patients and will provide care as determined and delegated by a nurse with at least three years of nursing education and training and will be supervised where there is no prescribed plan of care or set standards. This includes providing basic nursing care for the patient, with confidence, competence, and compassion, as well as related care of the patient’s possessions, documentation and the control and economical use of stock and equipment in the ward. KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES CONSISTENCY OF CARE Governance, quality and risk management Initiate and maintain a therapeutic environment that is free from medico-legal hazards. Adhere to all nursing related policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of safe patient care. Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. Report potential/actual risks identified. Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles. Ensure all stock is well controlled. Report equipment needing repair or replacement to shift leader. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Person centred care (Patient care) Practice Person centred care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities. Render basic nursing care that is based on a prescribed plan of care and set Netcare/hospital standards; including but not limited to o Identifying bio-psychosocial needs of an individual (this would be integral in person-centred care) o Evaluate / assess the patient’s response to nursing care. o Accurately record the outcomes in the progress report and report to the shift leader. Monitor vital signs of patients: Monitor vital data, oxygen saturation MEWS and AVPU The assessment of pain and discomfort o Promote mobility and prevent complications and deformities related to immobility. Maintenance of oxygen therapy Monitoring of fluid balance OR Promote and maintain health, prevent disabilities / complications, Provide comfort and care to patients with varied health needs. Carry out all departmental related duties as delegated. Practice and maintain the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions. Promote and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives, and visitors. Attend handover of report from the Shift leader. Refer any queries to the RN-in-charge. TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY Teamwork Actively participate as a member of a nursing team to achieve goals of and providing patient centred health and care, within the Auxiliary Nurse scope of practice, through application of evidence-based practice in the nursing/ healthcare unit. Personal and professional development Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a high level of skill and knowledge that will provide for the patient needs in line with the Netcare values and strategy of patient centred health and care Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures. Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR / BLS. Build and maintain stakeholder relationships Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial. Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal. SKILLS PROFILE EDUCATION Essential Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Auxiliary Nurse Current License to Practice as an Auxiliary Nurse with the SANC. Compliance with the SANC code of conduct or scope of practise for an Auxiliary Nurse and all applicable Health Care Legislations. WORK EXPERIENCE Preferred Relevant experience in the nursing discipline. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation. WORKING CONDITIONS Professional flexibility in working hours, including night duty, Public Holiday, and weekend shifts. NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS Netcare Values At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence. At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do. We care about the truth in all our actions. We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families. The Netcare Way Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold: Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect. Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity. Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation. Diversity- I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging. Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care. We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We attract highly skilled, engaged, and performing employees who are passionate about providing quality health and care. By joining Netcare, you will feel a great sense of inclusion and belonging as part of a family that cares about your growth and wellbeing. You will work with the best-in-class technology with high standards of health and safety. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits that are benchmarked against the best market trends. You will enjoy a fulfilling career working in a high performance, values driven organisational culture that values diversity. The Netcare Group offers a wide spectrum of career opportunities within various disciplines including nursing, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical services, information technology, human resources, finance and administration, procurement, technical and maintenance and marketing. Our recruitment process typically follows the following steps: Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be contacted by the relevant HR Department to arrange an interview. Our selection process may further include employee risk assessments which includes employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks. Should your application be successful, our human resources department will provide you with a formal letter of appointment and will contact you with information to facilitate your onboarding process. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful. Our story begins with our values and our behaviours. We are motivated by a belief in the sanctity of human life. We see it as a privilege to serve South Africans in their time of greatest need and vulnerability. To this end, we constantly explore new ways to blend compassion with cutting edge capabilities. But while much has been said about our world class facilities, our global benchmarks and clinical best practice, our greatest strength is our people. People who care for other people. Our Netcare people At Netcare, our people are the heartbeat of our organisation. We strive to grow with talented, compassionate people. Our people come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Our values and behaviours reflect our belief in human dignity, and guide how we treat each other.

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