The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
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Grade 12, or equivalent qualification and a qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Nursing Assistant (Enrolled Nursing Assistant). Previous psychiatric experience will serve as an added advantage.
Passion for working with mentally ill patients. Ability to work within a team and independently, good interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of the National Core Standards, Public Service Regulations, Batho-Pele Principles, SANC Regulations and Patients’ Rights Charter.
Duties :
Provide elementary Nursing Care by assisting patients with activities of daily living, i.e. maintain good hygiene, nutrition, maintain good sleep, measure and record vital signs.
Assist with the preparation of patients’ diagnostic, surgical and other medical procedures. Escort patients for clinical procedures. Participate in the Health Education groups and other multi-disciplinary team programs as delegated by the Supervisor.
Maintain Professional Conduct as required by the Public Service Code of Conduct and SANC. Attend In-Service Training and self-development Courses. Participate in Hospital Committees as required. Report and record activities as per Nursing Prescriptions.
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