Nursing Assistant - Gauteng Department of Health

POST 31/114: NURSING ASSISTANT

Directorate: Nursing

DUTIES:   

• Observing patients for signs of physical or emotional distress and reporting concerns to the supervising nurse.
• Providing basic care such as bathing, shaving, grooming, and dressing patients.
• Observing and reporting changes in patient behaviour or body language that may indicate distress or danger to self or others.
• Escort patients to appointments in hospital or other areas of the facility as needed.
• Recording vital statistics such as weight, height, blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature.
• Communicating with physicians or other health care professionals regarding the patient’s progress or setbacks.
• Observing patients in order to identify problems that may require psychiatric intervention.
• Providing support and guidance to patients during therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with other members of the psychiatric nursing team to provide comprehensive care.
• Attend in service trainings and staff meetings as required.
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualification  that  allows registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant (Enrolled Nursing Assistant). 
• A 1-year psychiatric experience will serve as an added advantage. Must possess communication skills, empathy and compassion, time  management, medical knowledge, organizational skills.
• Must know Batho Pele principles and its applicability.
• Must know and apply six- key ministerial priorities. 
• Must be conversant with National Core Standards.
• Successful candidates will be subjected to medical surveillance.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. T. Mohai Tel No: (011) 535 3006

SALARY: Grade 1: R157 761 – R 175 728.per annum (salary will be in accordance with OSD)

CENTRE: Tara the H. Moross Centre, Sandton