Nursing Assistant: Professional Services (Sivuyile), Ref No. DSD 67/2022 R1 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide quality elementary nursing services under the supervision of a Professional Nurse within the scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and Charter of Nursing Practice. This post is stationed at Sivuyile.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification, plus one-year Nursing Assistant Certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC); Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.

Recommendation    None.
Key Performance Areas  

•  Assist patients with the following activities:
• Daily living (physical care): Maintain hygiene of patient; Provide nutrition; Mobility;
• 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 intramuscular injections);
• 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;
• Seek learning opportunities, i.e. in-service training, courses.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes; Nursing Act;
• Health Act;
• Occupational Health and Safety Act;
• Patient Rights Charter; Batho-Pele principles; Public Service Regulations;
• Labour Relations Act;
• Disciplinary code and procedure;
• Grievance procedure act;
• Written and verbal communication skills;
• Elementary facilitation and writing skills;
• Ability to function as part of a team and independently;
• Basic interpersonal skills.