Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 2 Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 posts in Metro Health Services, based in Elsies River CHC; Morning Star CDC. This is a permanent post, paying R181,230 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status).
Responsibilities
- Provide elementary clinical nursing care.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living which includes patient hygiene, provide nutrition, assist with mobility and elimination processes.
- Monitor patient vital signs and report any abnormal findings.
- Reporting on patient safety and adverse incidents.
- Effective utilization of resources.
- Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
- Actively participating in in-service training interventions.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
- Experience:
- Grade 1: None after registration with SANC as a Nursing Assistant
- Grade 2: at least 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Nursing Assistant with SANC
- Grade 3: at least 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Nursing Assistant with SANC
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work overtime when necessary
- Will be required to work shifts, public holidays, night duty, after hours and weekends
- Must be prepared to assist in all departments according to operational needs
- Ability to work under pressure
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Good communication skills and ability to communicate (written and verbal)
- Ability to work in the multi-disciplinary team
- Enhance patient care through the implementation of SOP’s, policies and guidelines