Nursing Assistant

Overview

The Department of Health seeks a nursing assistant at Niemeyer Memorial Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal to support patient care, hygiene, nutrition and clinical procedures.

Requirements

• Grade 1: Experience: None Grade 2: Experience: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Enrolled Assistant with SANC.
• Grade 3: Experience A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Enrolled Nursing Assistant with SANC.
• Grade12 or equivalent qualification, plus 01 year Nursing Assistant certificate that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC 2026).
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC 2026) as a Nursing Assistant.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Nursing Act.
• Health Act Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Patients’ Rights Charter.
• Batho Pele principles.
• Public Service Regulations Labour Relations Acts.
• Disciplinary Code and Procedure Grievance Procedure, etc.
• Basic communication skills Basic writing skills.
• Ability to function part of a team.
• Basic interpersonal skills.
• Elementary facilitation skills.

Duties

• Ensure maintenance of patient hygiene.
• Facilitate nutritional status of patients.
• Facilitate the mobility of patients.
• Facilitate the elimination process.
• Measure, interpret and record vital signs.
• Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment.
• Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures (i.e. administering intramuscular injections).
• Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures.
• Order stock and equipment in a cost effective manner.
• Report loss or damage immediately.
• 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.
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, feeding and toileting.
• Help patient with mobility, positioning, and transferring safely.
• Ensure patients are comfortable and maintain their dignity.
• Observe and record changes in patient’s physical/ emotional condition to the supervisor.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Practice proper hand hygiene and personal protective equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient care areas and equipment (PPE) Ensure a safe environment by preventing falls and reporting hazards.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and emergencies.
• Record care provided accurately and promptly.
• Participate in shift handover and follow up instructions from supervisors.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate punctuality, reliability and professional behaviour.
• Report faulty equipment and ensure supplies are adequately.

How to apply

Please forward applications quoting reference number to: Human Resource Management, Niemeyer Memorial Hospital, Private Bag X1004, Utrecht, 2980 or email: Niemeyer.Intern@kznhealth.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs. G.N Nkosi Tel No: (034) 331 3011

Notes

Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Applications are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant document on application but must submit the Employment Form (Z83) and the detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of certificates and other relevant documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidate on or before the interviews. Therefore only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. It will be expected candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a day, all shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on form Z83, e.g. Reference Number (NMH/THRT2026). Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify the applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the State Security Agency (SAA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers. Please note that due to a large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged, however, only the short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Please note that no S&T payments will be considered for payment to candidates that are Invited for interview. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity at all levels of different Occupational Categories in the Department). Employment Equity Target for both posts African Male.