Akeso Enrolled Nurse

Netcare, through its specialist mental health division Akeso, is inviting applications for an Enrolled Nurse position at their Gqeberha facility. This role is a vital link in the multidisciplinary care team, focusing on the delivery of high-quality psychiatric and general medical care. As a member of a leading private healthcare organisation, the successful candidate will work in an environment defined by the values of care, truth, participation, compassion, and dignity.

About the role

In this position, you will operate under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) or the Nursing Unit Manager, providing both direct and indirect nursing care. You will serve as a key figure in managing the ward’s nursing team, ensuring that patients receive holistic support in a safe and secure environment.

The role is dynamic and requires a nurse who is comfortable acting as either a shift leader or as a core support member within the team. You will be expected to act as a role model, demonstrating high clinical standards while maintaining the dignity and privacy of those in your care. Cooperation is essential, as you will interact regularly with the broader multidisciplinary team, administrative staff, and hospital management.

Your daily responsibilities will revolve around the implementation of care programmes initiated by the RN. You will be expected to maintain meticulous clinical documentation and ensure that all patient-related tasks are executed according to company policy. Key duties include:

• **Clinical Oversight:** Managing the assessment and care of patients, including the development and evaluation of nursing programmes.
• **Team Leadership:** Allocating tasks to Enrolled Nurse Auxiliaries (ENAs) and Health Care Workers, and ensuring that thorough shift handovers occur consistently.
• **Operational Governance:** Maintaining a sterile and hazard-free environment, managing medical waste in line with company protocols, and ensuring that all ward equipment is correctly cleaned, stored, and functional.
• **Resource Management:** Ensuring medical consumables and medication are controlled and accounted for, including verifying that patients are billed correctly for ward stock.
• **Continuous Improvement:** Participating in quality improvement programmes, attending relevant committee meetings (such as infection control or health and safety), and contributing to problem-solving initiatives.

What they're looking for

Successful applicants should be registered with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse. You must possess a strong understanding of your scope of practice and be able to apply it confidently within a mental health setting. Netcare places a high premium on professional conduct, meaning you must be able to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards at all times, even under pressure. You should have a proactive approach to planning, the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, and the confidence to delegate duties effectively to subordinates based on their individual competencies.

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For those considering a career in private psychiatric nursing in South Africa, this role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within the Netcare group, one of the country's largest private healthcare providers. Enrolled Nurses in the private sector typically benefit from structured professional development and exposure to diverse mental health treatments. When applying, ensure your registration with the South African Nursing Council is up to date, as this is a non-negotiable requirement for all clinical roles within the Netcare network. Roles of this nature usually offer standard medical aid and retirement fund contributions, along with the stability of a formalised, high-governance clinical environment.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION
Required

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse or equivalent NQF 3 qualification.
• A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable health care legislation.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• At least 2 years' experience in psychiatric nursing.

KNOWLEDGE
Required

• Full understanding of the Nursing Act No. 33 of 2005 and the Nursing Act No. 50 of 1978 and the Regulations.
• Full understanding of the Mental Health Care Act No. 17 of 2002 and the Regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and supervisory skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion.
• Computer literacy.

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.

Inherent requirements

• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operations which may include weekends and night shifts where applicable.
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.

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.