Auxiliary Nurse

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Auxiliary Nurse

Company: Netcare Hospitals Pty Ltd

• Job Summary
• As an Auxiliary Nurse at Netcare Hospitals, you will play a crucial role in providing direct patient care, supporting the nursing team, and ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for our patients. You will contribute to the overall well-being of patients by assisting with daily living activities and maintaining a high standard of care in line with Netcare's values.

• Job Responsibilities
• * Assist patients with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and other daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
• * Monitor and record vital signs, reporting any changes or concerns to the registered nurse promptly.
• * Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe patient environment, including tidying beds, changing linen, and ensuring supplies are readily available.
• * Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring a smooth and supportive process.
• * Provide emotional support and companionship to patients, fostering a compassionate and caring atmosphere.
• * Effectively communicate with patients, their families, and the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.
• * Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for enhanced patient care and operational efficiency.
• * Adhere strictly to Netcare's values and caring principles in all interactions and tasks.
• * Collaborate effectively with the nursing team and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic patient care.
• * Demonstrate a strong personal work ethic, taking initiative and accountability for assigned duties.
• * Respond efficiently and calmly to emergency situations, adapting to changing circumstances.

• Job Qualifications
• * Proven ability to adapt and respond effectively to changing patient needs and hospital environments.
• * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with patients, families, and colleagues.
• * A commitment to continuous improvement in patient care and operational processes.
• * Strong customer focus and dedication to service delivery, ensuring patient satisfaction.
• * Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions within the scope of an auxiliary nurse's responsibilities.
• * Capacity for effective self-management, including prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
• * Alignment with Netcare Values and a deep commitment to caring for patients.
• * A strong personal work ethic, demonstrating reliability, responsibility, and diligence.
• * Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• * Proactive approach to taking action and resolving issues promptly.
• * Excellent teamwork skills, collaborating effectively with diverse healthcare professionals.

• Join the team that providing the best and safest
• care.