NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (X9 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Service

Job Overview

Lentegeur Hospital is hiring 9 Nursing Assistants across Grades 1 to 3 under the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Service. Candidates require an appropriate qualification and SANC registration as a Nursing Assistant, with varying experience requirements ranging from none for Grade 1 to 20 years for Grade 3. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily living activities, providing elementary clinical care, and maintaining documentation. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, is required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.
• Registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
• Grade 1: None experience required.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant.
• Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be prepared to assist in all departments according to operational requirements.
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of nursing processes & procedures as outlined in Nursing, Health related & Public service legislation, regulations & policies.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living which includes patient hygiene, provide nutrition, assist with mobility, and elimination processes.
• Provide elementary clinical nursing care.
• Maintain documentation and communication.
• Effective utilization of resources.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
• Actively participating in in-service training interventions.

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