Akeso Enrolled Nurse

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The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients and will function under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. They can function as either a shift leader or as support to the Registered Nurse (RN). The EN plays a pivotal role in managing the nursing team to ensure that each patient is always treated with dignity and respect.

The EN ensures that the patient is in a safe environment and that their individual needs are addressed, thereby delivering high-quality mental health care and physical health care to patients within Akeso Clinics. The EN always has knowledge and skills to confidently role-model a high standard of nursing practice. Position description is a broad indication of the work required from individual personnel holding a particular position.

The personnel may be required to undertake certain duties which may not be indicated in this description. No Job Description is regarded as a precise specification of duties but should be regarded as a guide to main responsibilities Nursing activities form part of a nursing regime that is planned and initiated by the Registered Nurse. The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, care and meeting of patient needs and will also be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate programmes of care to ensure high-quality patient care.

• The EN is responsible to the RN and in his/her absence the Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) and ultimately to the Nursing Services Manager (NSM).
• As an integral member of the nursing team, he/she is expected to work in co-operation with all his / her nursing colleagues.
• The EN will work in co-operation with all members of the Akeso Clinic Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), Administrative Team and Hospital Management

• Ensure that all documentation is maintained timeously and accurately, reflecting patient care.
• Ensure all stock is charged appropriately.
• Assist with file compilation.
• Ensure that task allocation of subordinates i.e. Enrolled Nurse Auxiliaries (ENAs) and Health Care Workers (HCWs) is done at the start of each shift.
• Ensure that proper handover takes place at the start of shift and during the shift.
• Participate in twice-yearly appraisals of subordinates.

• Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
• Report potential/actual risks identified.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled.
• Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment.
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement to sister-in-charge.
• Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Act in a supervisory capacity over ENAs

• Practice patient care according to his/her scope of practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Participate in ward's/unit's quality improvement programme.
• Attend handover of report at shift commencement.
• Effective communication with patients regarding their care.
• Promotion of patient overall health and wellbeing.
• Practise the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions.
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.
• Execute all procedures according to hospital standards.
• Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to sister-in-charge of the unit.
• Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by supervisors.

• Attend meetings as delegated by the RN and NUM, e.g. ward rounds, Nursing Management meetings, Administration meetings, Health and Safety Committee meetings, Infection Control Committee meetings, Employment Equity Committee meetings and Risk Management Committee meetings.
• The EN is expected to actively participate in meetings by making suggestions, offering contributions and being involved with problem-solving with regard to improving the patient experience whilst a patient is at an Akeso Clinic.
• He/she is responsible for giving feedback to other members of the nursing team by means of a verbal and written handover.

• Although the EN is not directly involved with the financial aspects of Akeso Clinics, he/she is expected to be prudent in the supervision of human