Enrolled Nurse – SICU X3: JMH City Hospital
Job Details
- Company: Joint Medical Holdings (JMH)
- Position: Enrolled Nurse – SICU
- Vacancies: 3 Positions
- Location: City Hospital, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Arrangement: On-Site
- Industry: Healthcare / Nursing
- Salary: Not specified
- Closing Date: Not specified
Job Overview
Joint Medical Holdings (JMH) is seeking three Enrolled Nurses to join the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at City Hospital in Durban. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing safe, appropriate and quality patient care while working within the nursing scope of practice applicable to an Enrolled Nurse.
This position is suited to a qualified Enrolled Nurse who can work professionally within a hospital environment and understands the importance of following established nursing procedures, hospital policies and applicable legislation.
The Enrolled Nurse will provide patient care within the ward, respond appropriately to patient needs and complaints, and ensure that care delivered is safe, respectful and aligned with the required standards. The role requires nurses to work within their professional scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
Because this position is based within a Surgical Intensive Care Unit, candidates should be prepared to work in a clinical environment where patient care, safety, professionalism and adherence to hospital procedures are essential.
Key Responsibilities
The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for:
- Providing age-appropriate patient care according to the applicable nursing scope of practice.
- Practising within the professional scope of an Enrolled Nurse as defined by SANC.
- Attending to patients within the assigned ward or SICU environment.
- Providing safe and quality nursing care to patients.
- Monitoring and responding appropriately to patient needs.
- Attending to patient complaints and concerns professionally.
- Ensuring patient care is delivered according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Following the hospital’s applicable regulations and operational requirements.
- Complying with SANC requirements and relevant stakeholder legislation.
- Maintaining professional standards when interacting with patients, colleagues and other healthcare stakeholders.
- Supporting a safe and patient-focused clinical environment.
- Carrying out nursing responsibilities within the limits of the candidate’s scope of practice.
The successful candidate will be expected to follow established procedures and seek appropriate assistance when a patient requirement falls outside their scope of practice.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be able to:
- Practise within the scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse.
- Provide appropriate patient care within a hospital ward.
- Deliver safe and quality patient care.
- Work according to hospital policies and regulations.
- Attend to and appropriately manage patient complaints.
- Comply with South African Nursing Council (SANC) requirements.
- Comply with applicable stakeholder legislation and healthcare regulations.
The supplied advert does not specify additional years of experience, a specific nursing qualification beyond the Enrolled Nurse designation, or additional certifications. Candidates should therefore ensure that their professional registration and qualifications meet the requirements applicable to practising as an Enrolled Nurse.
Skills and Competencies
The role requires a strong patient-care focus and the ability to work according to established clinical procedures. Candidates should demonstrate professionalism, responsibility and attention to detail when providing care.
Important qualities include:
- Patient-centred approach.
- Ability to follow hospital policies and procedures.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to respond appropriately to patient concerns.
- Commitment to safe and quality patient care.
- Professional conduct.
- Ability to work within defined nursing responsibilities and scope of practice.
- Understanding of the importance of compliance with SANC and healthcare legislation.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a responsible and compassionate Enrolled Nurse who takes patient safety and quality care seriously. They should be able to work effectively within a hospital environment, communicate respectfully with patients and colleagues, and follow clinical policies and procedures consistently.
Candidates should also be comfortable working as part of a healthcare team while taking responsibility for the nursing duties that fall within their scope of practice.
Employment Details
This is a full-time, on-site opportunity for three Enrolled Nurses at City Hospital in Durban.
The salary and closing date were not specified in the supplied advert.
JMH notes that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The company also states that preference may be given to employees from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply through the Joint Medical Holdings careers platform for the Enrolled Nurse – SICU X3 (City Hospital) position.
Applicants should ensure that all information submitted is accurate and relevant to their eligibility for the position.