Enrolled Nursing Assistant
Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health
- Salary (as advertised)
- R181 230 – R207 225 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Matric / Grade 12
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This rewrite explains the opportunity for an Enrolled Nursing Assistant at Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital in Howick, part of the Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health. There are 16 posts available (Ref No: UMG 10/2026), offering a Grade 1 salary ranging from R181,230 to R207,225 per annum. Additional benefits include optional medical aid and a housing allowance for applicants who meet the prescribed requirements. What you will do Key responsibilities for this role include: * Assisting patients with activities of daily living (physical care). * Providing elementary clinical nursing care. * Maintaining professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. * Ensuring quality nursing care through the implementation of standards, policies, and procedures. * Abiding by and ensuring the implementation of Nursing Care plans. * Upholding the Batho Pele and Patients’ Rights Charter principles. * Providing a safe, therapeutic environment as laid down by the Nursing Act, Occupational Health and Safety, and all other applicable prescripts. * Maintaining accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements and scope of practice. * Ensuring effective utilization of all resources. * Abiding by Infection Control and Prevention protocols. * Executing duties and functions within the scope of practice. * Assisting in escorting patients to other hospitals. * Executing duties with proficiency within prescripts of applicable legislation and supporting the aim and objectives of the institution. * Assisting the Operational Manager to provide a safe and therapeutic environment. * Maintaining client satisfaction through quality service delivery. * Maintaining hygiene needs of patients and rendering assistance to all team members. * Providing health education according to knowledge and scope of practice. Requirements (from the original advert) * Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent. * Nursing Assistant certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council. * No experience required. * Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles. * Knowledge of 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 team. * Interpersonal skills. * Knowledge of scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse Assistant. * Ability to perform structured tasks 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 and Labour Relations. * Skills in organizing and planning scheduled duties. Who should apply This role is suitable for individuals who hold a Senior Certificate or Grade 12 (or equivalent) and possess a Nursing Assistant certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council. No prior experience is required. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of nursing care processes, procedures, and relevant legal frameworks (including the Nursing Act, Health Act, and Patients Right Charter), as well as public service regulations and labour relations. Applicants should possess elementary communication and writing skills, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. They must understand the scope of practice for an Enrolled Nurse Assistant and be capable of performing structured tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role requires empathy, sensitivity, a drive for excellence, and adherence to SANC Rules and Regulations, as well as the Code of Conduct and Labour Relations. Candidates should also demonstrate skills in organizing and planning scheduled duties. Deadline 17 November 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-health-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-umg-10-2026 Source: govpage
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At a glance
- No previous work experience required.
- 16 posts available.
- Health and safety (OHS)
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