Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (Acute Ward & Chronic Ward) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

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: A Minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Nursing Assistant with SANC.
• Grade 3: A Minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Nursing Assistant with SANC.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work overtime, shifts, public holidays and weekends. Willingness to rotate within the institution.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of nursing processes and procedures as outlined in nursing, health related public service legislation, regulation and policies. Skills to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to function within the multi-disciplinary team and facilitate on the level of the advertised position.

DUTIES :

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). Provide elementary clinical nursing care.
• Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development.