Nursing Assistant Grade 1 REF NO: UMZ02 /2026

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**Overview** This role is for a Nursing Assistant Grade 1 (REF NO: UMZ02 /2026) within the Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health. The position involves providing elementary clinical nursing care and patient support, adhering to professional standards, legal frameworks, and institutional objectives. **What you will do** * Provide elementary clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards. * Assist patients with activities of daily living and physical care. * Ensure quality nursing care through the implementation of standards, policies, and procedures, and effective utilization of resources. * Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. * Provide health education to patients, family, and the community according to knowledge and scope of practice. * Abide by and ensure the implementation of Nursing Care Plans. * Provide a safe and therapeutic environment as laid down by the Nursing Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable prescripts. * Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements and scope of practice. * Maintain client satisfaction through quality service delivery and upholding the Batho Pele Principles. * Abide by Infection Prevention and Control Protocols. * Execute duties and functions with proficiency within the scope of practice, prescripts, and to support the objectives of the institution. * Assist in escorting patients to other hospitals. * Maintain hygiene needs of patients and render assistance to all team members. * Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD). **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. * Nursing Assistant certificate that allows registration with South African Nursing Council. * Current registration with South African Nursing Council. * 2026 SANC receipt. * Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal framework such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure. * Elementary communication skills. * Elementary writing skills. * Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team. * Good interpersonal skills. * Knowledge of scope of practice of Enrolled Nursing Assistant. * Ability to perform structured task under direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse. * Empathy, sensitivity and drive for excellence. * Knowledge of SANC rules and regulations. * Knowledge of code of conduct for the Public Service. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess a Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent, along with a Nursing Assistant certificate and current registration with the South African Nursing Council, including the 2026 SANC receipt. Applicants should have knowledge of nursing care processes, relevant legal frameworks (e.g., Nursing Act, Health Act, OHS Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations), and SANC rules and regulations. Essential skills include elementary communication and writing, the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, and good interpersonal skills. The candidate must be capable of performing structured tasks under supervision, demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and a drive for excellence, and be knowledgeable about the code of conduct for the Public Service. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/nursing-assistant-grade-1-ref-no-umz02-2026-kwazulu-natal-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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