Nursing Assistant Grade 1 To 3 (Obstetrics, Post Natal & Gynae, Icu) ( X3 Posts)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Overview
Assist and support patients with activities of daily living and physical self -care, carried out under the supervision of the Professional Nurse. Provide elementary clinical nursing care to patients under the supervision of the Professional Nurse.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant
- Registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant
- Experience: Grade 1: None
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant
- Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and night duty as well as overtime when necessary
- Willingness to rotate to other wards and between departments in the facility when needed
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi - disciplinary team
- Good communication and interper sonal relationships
- Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health, Western Cape
- Ability to work in a high stress environment
Responsibilities
- Assist and support patients with activities of daily living and physical self -care, carried out under the supervision of the Professional Nurse
- Provide elementary clinical nursing care to patients under the supervision of the Professional Nurse
- Maintain professional growth and ethical standards and seek learning opportunities/self -development
- Function within multi -disciplinary team
- Effective utilization of resources
- Provide ongoing health education to patients and next of kin
- Record keeping
How to apply
Application instructions from the official source
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
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