Enrolled Nurse

Reporting to the relevant manager, the Enrolled Nurse will administer prescribed medications via oral and conduct comprehensive patient assessments on admission and throughout at a company in Kuruman, Northern Cape.

The working environment is collaborative, well-resourced, and focused on results. The business promotes from within wherever possible, opening doors over time. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality, and doing things right the first time. Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications.

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• Monitor and accurately record patients' vital signs, fluid balance, pain levels, and clinical observations in nursing notes and observation charts, identifying early warning signs of clinical deterioration and escalating concerns to the treating doctor without delay.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments on admission and at regular intervals throughout each shift by taking vital signs, evaluating physical and psychological status, and identifying actual and potential nursing care needs for every patient under your care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised nursing care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, setting measurable and realistic goals, prioritising interventions, and updating plans as the patient's condition changes or progresses through treatment.

Infection Control & Safety Compliance

• Implement and maintain strict infection prevention and control protocols including hand hygiene using the five moments framework, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation and transmission-based precautions for patients with communicable conditions.
• Participate in the unit's antimicrobial stewardship programme by collecting specimens for culture and sensitivity before initiating antibiotics, communicating microbiology results to the treating team promptly, and advocating for appropriate and responsible antibiotic use.
• Ensure all clinical equipment and reusable medical devices are correctly decontaminated, cleaned, and sterilised according to the unit's infection control policy, maintaining sterilisation logs and performing regular biological indicator testing on autoclaves and chemical sterilisation systems.
• Maintain a safe patient care environment by reporting any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions immediately, completing incident reports for any adverse events or near misses thoroughly, and participating actively in regular health and safety committee meetings.

Medication & Treatment Administration

• Manage the medicine room and controlled drug cupboard by maintaining accurate stock counts, checking expiry dates proactively, ordering replacement stock, and completing the controlled drug register with a witness signature at each shift handover to ensure accountability.
• Prepare, check, and administer intravenous infusions including calculating drip rates accurately, monitoring infusion sites for signs of phlebitis or extravasation, and titrating IV medications according to prescribed parameters while closely monitoring patient haemodynamic response.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic effects, adverse drug reactions, and potential drug interactions following medication administration, reporting any unexpected or concerning responses to the prescribing doctor immediately and documenting all observations in the patient's clinical record.

Requirements

• Excellent clinical assessment and observation skills to detect subtle changes in a patient's condition.
• A recognised nursing qualification: a degree or diploma for registered nurse positions, or an enrolled nursing certificate.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact compassionately with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Basic life support or advanced cardiac life support certification as required for the clinical area.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council and proof of good standing with no pending disciplinary actions.
• Physical stamina and emotional resilience to cope with the demands of hands-on nursing care in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Nursing Science with SANC Registration