# Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary/Assistant - Theatre

> Stethoscope SA · Cape Town, South Africa · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-22

**Salary:** unknown currency 114,777–260,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary will be responsible for direct and/or in direct nursing care of a patient or group of patients and will function under the direct and/ or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.

The team member will perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards

  

**Further Role Breakdown :**  
  

-   Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities.
-   Contributes to the holistic care of patients.
-   Maintain the principals of aseptic technique when opening packs and consumables.
-   To help control patient and hospital costs through the correct, safe and economical use of supplies and equipment.
-   Handle equipment, instruments, stock and medication safely and competently.
-   Effective risk prevention and management when assisting with the positioning of the patient or transfer of the patient to and from the operating table
-   Effective communication with patients regarding their care.
-   To assist the anaesthetist during induction of anaesthesia
-   Promotes and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.
-   Ensure proper evidence-based nursing care.
-   Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status.
-   Compliance with documentation policy.
-   Record and sign specimen registers
-   Ongoing audit of health records to ensure compliance.
-   Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed appropriately.
-   Maintains a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
-   Maintains a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
-   To take responsibility for own nursing actions and professional conduct.
-   Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.
-   Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR/BLS.
-   Projects a positive professional image.
-   Promotes and maintains good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues and doctors.
-   Practices patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities

## Requirements

-   Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
-   Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary qualification.
-   Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
-   BLS qualification advantageous.
-   Minimum of 5 years as an enrolled nurse assistant.
-   Post-Op nursing experience
-   Floor nurse and Anaesthetic experience
-   Knowledge and understanding of the principles of sterilisation, disinfection, and aseptic and sterile technique.
-   Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety.
-   Knowledge of Infection Control & Prevention.
-   To demonstrate an understanding of the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the multi-disciplinary team members.
-   Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
-   Resilience
-   Excellent verbal & written communication and presentation
-   Building relationships
-   Customer responsiveness Organisational awareness
-   Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.

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