Nursing Assistant

About the role

The Department of Health (Free State) is hiring 6 Nursing Assistant posts, based in Katleho District Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R181,230 to R207,225 a year. How to apply: Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za Reference number to quote: H/N/3/2026 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care).
• Maintain hygiene of patients.
• Provide nutrition.
• Assist with mobility.
• Assist with elimination processes.
• Provide elementary clinical nursing care.
• Measure, interpret and record vital signs.
• Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment.
• Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures (i.e. administering of oral medication).
• Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self development.
• To maintain the code of conduct as required in the Public Service and by the Professional Body.

Requirements

• Basic qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant.
• Experience
• Grade 1: Non after registration with SANC
• Grade 2: at least 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant
• Grade 3: at least 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant
• Current registration with SANC (2026/2027)
• Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrate elementary communication with patients
• Knowledge of nursing care standards, Nursing Act and Public Service Regulation 2016, as amended