Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (OBSTETRICS, Post Natal &

Overview

Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 in Obstetrics Post Natal at New Somerset Hospital, Western Cape, requiring SANC registration as a Nursing Assistant.

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 interpersonal relationships.
• Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health, Western Cape.
• Ability to work in a high stress environment.

Duties

• 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

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms S Basardien Tel No: (021) 402-6485

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council, are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the POST 31/426: Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary R 468 459 per annum Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 31 dated 28 August 2026, with reference number: Post 31/426 has been amended as follows: Post title: Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) OTHER POSTS