Nursing Assistant: Facility Management (Sivuyile)- 2 Posts Available Ref No. DSD 31/2025 needed at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide quality elementary nursing services under the supervision of a Professional Nurse within the scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and Charter of Nursing Practice.  

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification, plus one-year Nursing Assistant Certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC); Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas 

•  Assist patients with the following activities: Daily living (physical care): Maintain hygiene of patient; Provide nutrition; Mobility; Elimination processes; Provide elementary clinical nursing care: Measure, interpret and record vital signs; Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment; Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures (i.e. administering of intramuscular injections); Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures; Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self development: 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.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes; Nursing Act; Health Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Patient Rights Charter; Batho-Pele principles; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; Disciplinary code and procedure; Grievance procedure act.

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication skills; Elementary facilitation and writing skills; Ability to function as part of a team and independently; Basic interpersonal skills.