About the Role
The Metro TB Hospital Complex (DP Marais Hospital) is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals for the position of Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3. Based in the heart of Cape Town, this role is vital in providing essential support to patients in both acute and chronic wards. As a Nursing Assistant, you will play a significant role in the daily lives of patients, assisting them with their activities of daily living and ensuring they receive the elementary clinical care they need. Your contributions will not only improve patient outcomes but also enhance the quality of care within our community.
This role matters deeply to public service in South Africa as it directly impacts the health and well-being of individuals who are vulnerable and in need of assistance. By joining this team, you will be part of a larger mission to provide high-quality healthcare services, helping to make a positive difference in the lives of many.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting and protecting the health of all South Africans. It strives to ensure access to comprehensive healthcare services and maintains a focus on quality, efficiency, and equity in health service delivery. Working within this department means you are contributing to a vital part of society, where your efforts support not only individual patients but also the broader community’s health goals.
What You’ll Do
- Assist patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
- Provide elementary clinical nursing care under the supervision of nursing staff.
- Utilize physical and financial resources effectively to support patient care.
- Maintain professional growth by adhering to ethical standards and engaging in self-development activities.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
What You’ll Need
- A qualification that permits registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.
- For Grade 1: No experience is required post-registration with SANC.
- For Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years of relevant nursing experience post-registration with SANC.
- For Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years of relevant nursing experience post-registration with SANC.
- Willingness to work overtime, shifts, public holidays, and weekends.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team and contribute effectively at the level of the advertised position.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
Grade 2: A Minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Nursing Assistant with SANC.
Grade 3: A Minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Nursing Assistant with SANC.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work overtime, shifts, public holidays and weekends.
Willingness to rotate within the institution.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of nursing processes and procedures as outlined in nursing, health related public service legislation, regulation and policies.
Skills to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to function within the multi-disciplinary team and facilitate on the level of the advertised position.
Job Duties
Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care).Provide elementary clinical nursing care.
Effective utilization of physical and financial resources.
Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development.
