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Job Overview Faircape Health Tokai Estate is a Sub-Acute Care and Rehabilitation Centre providing restorative care for patients recovering from neurological, orthopaedic, surgical, and other medical conditions. We are seeking experienced Locum Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries (ENAs) to join our nursing team at Tokai Estate in Cape Town. Locum shifts are scheduled according to operational requirements and candidate availability, including day shifts (07h00–19h00), weekends, and public holidays.
Key Responsibilities Handover & Patient Care Participate in shift handovers and accurately record patient observations. Conduct regular patient observations and interventions per care plan: catheter care, pressure care, vital signs monitoring, intake/output, oxygen saturation, Hb/Hgt, urine testing, weighing, and administering eye drops. Clinical Duties Perform wound dressings as prescribed and document wound progress.
Report changes in patient condition to the Shift Leader immediately. Perform additional clinical duties within ENA scope of practice. Maintain patient dignity, comfort, and safety; collaborate with multidisciplinary team. Electronic Care Plan & Recordkeeping Record all care and interventions accurately in the electronic care plan system. Provide input to Shift Leader regarding care plan amendments.
Ensure patient records are accurate, complete, and updated timeously. Administration & Reporting Monitor and replenish continence-care supplies. Complete handover book thoroughly. Report completed duties, patient concerns, and condition changes promptly. Comply with infection prevention, nursing protocols, and facility policies. Requirements Qualifications Qualified Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary.
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Experience & Knowledge Previous experience in hospital, rehabilitation, or sub-acute healthcare advantageous. Experience with neurological, stroke, orthopaedic, surgical, and geriatric patients advantageous. Knowledge of basic nursing care, patient observations, pressure care, and infection prevention. Skills & Attributes Compassionate, patient-focused, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to work under pressure, identify and report changes in patient condition. Professional, reliable, well-presented, computer literate. Able to communicate professionally with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team. Specific Requirements Clear health, criminal, and credit records. Contactable references. Remuneration A competitive locum rate will be offered, dependent on experience, qualifications, skills, and shift requirements.