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Nursing Assistant Grade 1 To 3 (State Patients, Male High Care And Ward 2 Male Pre -Discharge) ( X3 Posts)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Valkenberg Hospital Posted 11 Oct 2026 Closes in 12 days

Overview

Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). To provide elementary clinical nursing care.

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
  • 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, public holidays, after hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing
  • Willingness to work overtime when needed
  • Willingness to rotate to other wards when required
  • Willingness to rotate between departments in the facility
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills
  • Comput er literacy (MS Word, Excel & Outlook)
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, Child Care Act, Nursing Act and other relevant legislation
  • Knowledge and experience of Community Mental Health at Specialised Hospital level

Responsibilities

  • 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

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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Ms. Z. Shaw Tel No: (021) 440-3240

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