Nursing Assistant

• Reference Number : refs/018009
• Directorate : Nursing Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Grade 1- R 157 761. 00 -R 175 728.00 p/a plus benefit Grade 2- R 184 026. 00 – R 205 281.00 p/a plus benefit Grade 3- R 216 876. 00– R 243 843.00 p/a plus benefit (NB: Salary will be determined in line with OSD Resolution)
• Enquiries : Ms Mokhobane N/ Ms Mchunu M.N (011 753 1506/1068) (RandWest Sub-District)

Requirements :

• Qualification that allows registration with SANC as Nursing Assistant (Enrolled Nursing Assistant). Registration with the South African Nursing Council. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation.

Duties :

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (Physical care). Measure, interpret and record vital signs. Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment. Provide basic Nursing care and patient safety. Implement infection control practices and proper waste management. Maintain ethical standards. Assist professional nurse with clinical procedures. Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures. Compulsory shift work and flexibility. Give health education to patients and families. Perform any other delegated duties with the scope of Nursing Assistant.

Notes :

• Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. Applications received on the old Z83 application form will not be considered. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled, and hand signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it should state Department of Health. Please ensure that the reference number is quoted correctly. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification (Reference / background checks – please provide at least 3 referees, of which one must be your immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993. West Rand District Health Services reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Whites, Coloured, Indians and People with Disability are encouraged to apply. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. FLEXIBILITY IN BEING ALLOCATED TO ANY OF THE SUB-DISTRICT IN WEST RAND DISTRICT AS PER SERVICE DELIVERY NEEDS. Applications must be posted to Human Resources, West Rand District Health Services, Private Bag X2053, KRUGERSDORP, 1740 or Hand deliver to Human Resources Unit, West Rand District Health Services, Cnr. Vlei and Luipaard Street, KRUGERSDORP, 1740 from 07H30 to 16H00. No faxed applications will be considered. NO PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS REQUIRED WHEN APPLYING FOR THE POST!

Employer : Department of Health

Location : West Rand District Health (Randwest Sub-District)

Closing Date : 30-06-2023

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