Auxiliary Nurse - Surgical Ward at Netcare

ROLE SUMMARY


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
Identifying bio-psychosocial needs of an individual (this would be integral in person-centred care)
Evaluate / assess the patient's response to nursing care. 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
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 sister-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.