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Nursing Assistant at Department of Health

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Location

Bheki Mlangeni District Hospital

Closing Date: 31-05-2024

Directorate

NURSING

Number of Posts

4

Package

R 165 177.00, Plus benefits

Enquiries

Mr. C.L Ramabina
Tel: (011) 241 5600

Requirements

  • Grade 12 Certificate. Qualifications that allow registration with SANC as Enrolled Nursing Assistant. Current registration with SANC as Enrolled Nursing Assistant. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal principles.
  • Basic communication skills, elementary writing skills, ability to function as part of a team and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of Batho Pele principles and Patients’ Rights Charter. Must be prepared to work shifts including night duty, weekends, and public holidays.

Duties

  • Assist patients with activities of daily living. Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Maintain hygiene of patients.
  • Provide nutrition. Assist with elimination process. Measure, interpret and record vital signs. Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures. Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures.
  • Escort patients for procedures and treatment in other departments and institutions as delegated by Supervisor/Manager. Maintain the code of conduct as required in the Public Service.
  • Perform all other duties delegated by Supervisor/Manager within scope of practice.