Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic 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. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. 
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20’ years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after hours, night duty and weekends when required. Willingness to work overtime when needed. Willingness to rotate to other wards when required.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and insight into protocols and policies pertaining to nursing practices in a hospital setting. Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control standards. 

DUTIES :

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