Enrolled Nursing Assistant

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring an Enrolled Nursing Assistant, based in Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R181,230 – R207,225 a year. How to apply: APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO: UMGENI SPECIALIZED PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, PRIVATE BAG X23, HOWICK 3290 OR HAND DELIVERED OR COURIED FOR ATTENTION: Human Resource DEPARTMENT OR Email to: UmgeniHospital.HRJobapplication@kznhealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: UMG 10/2026 Closing date: 6 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care)
• Provide elementary clinical nursing care
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development
• Provision of Quality Nursing Care through the implementation of standards, policies and procedures
• To abide by and ensure implementation of Nursing Care plans
• Uphold the Batho Pele and Patients’ Rights Charter principles
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment as laid down by the Nursing Act, Occupational Health and Safety and all other applicable prescripts
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements and scope of practice
• Ensure effective utilization of all resources
• Abide by Infection Control and Prevention protocols
• Execute duties and functions within the scope of practice
• To provide elementary clinical nursing care
• Assist in escorting patients to other hospitals
• To execute duties with proficiency within prescripts of applicable legislation and to support the aim and objectives of the institution
• To assist the Operational Manager to provide a safe and therapeutic environment
• To maintain client satisfaction through quality service delivery
• To maintain hygiene needs of patients and render assistance to all team members
• Provide health education according to knowledge and scope of practice

Requirements

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent
• Nursing Assistant certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council
• Certificate of service from previous/current employer endorsed and stamped by HR
• Current registration with SANC as a Nursing Assistant (2026 receipt)
• GRADE 1: No experience required
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure
• Elementary communication skills
• Elementary writing skills
• Ability to function as part of a team
• Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse Assistant
• Ability to perform structured tasks under direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Empathy, sensitivity and drive for excellence
• Knowledge of SANC Rules and Regulations
• Knowledge of Code of Conduct and Labour Relations
• Skills in organizing and planning scheduled duties