NURSING ASSISTANT

POST 29/176 : NURSING ASSISTANT REF NO: NMH/ENA/2026 (X1 POST)
SALARY : Grade 1: R181 230 – R207 225 per annum Grade 2: R211 401 – R239 922 per annum
Grade 3: R249 141 – R310 890 per annum
Other Benefits: 13th Cheque/ Service Bonus Medical Aid (Optional)
Homeowners Allowance: Employee must meet prescribed requirements.
CENTRE : Niemeyer Memorial Hospital
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.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs. G.N Nkosi Tel No: (034) 331 3011
APPLICATIONS : 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
NOTE : 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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026