NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL WARD) (X2 POSTS)

This position offers two vacancies for a Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 within the General Ward at Karl Bremer Hospital, operating under the Metro Health Services directorate. This is a valuable opportunity for qualified nursing assistants to join a public healthcare environment where patient care is delivered across a variety of ward settings. The role is graded according to the Occupational Specific Dispensation, meaning the specific grade offered will depend on the candidate’s years of relevant nursing experience after obtaining registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). For entry-level applicants, the Grade 1 post requires no prior nursing experience, while Grade 2 requires a minimum of ten years of appropriate and recognizable nursing experience, and Grade 3 requires at least twenty years of such experience. All applicants must hold a qualification that permits registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant and must be currently registered with the council in that capacity.

The core purpose of the role is to support the nursing team in delivering holistic, patient-centred care within the general ward. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutritional support, mobility, and elimination needs. In addition, the nursing assistant will provide elementary clinical nursing care under the supervision of professional nurses, ensuring that patients receive safe and compassionate treatment. The role also requires effective utilisation of physical and financial resources, meaning the incumbent must handle equipment, supplies, and consumables responsibly to avoid waste and maintain cost-efficiency. Maintaining professional growth, ethical standards, and accurate record keeping are equally important, as these contribute to the overall quality and accountability of the nursing service.

Candidates must be prepared to meet the inherent requirements of the job, which include a willingness to rotate to other wards when needed and to work shifts covering days, nights, weekends, public holidays, and overtime. This flexibility is essential in a hospital environment where patient needs are continuous. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with the ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. These competencies ensure that the nursing assistant can interact sensitively with patients, families, and colleagues, and can adapt to changing circumstances without compromising care standards.

Notably, the department emphasises that no payment of any kind is required when applying for this post, and applicants should be wary of any requests for money in connection with the application process. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity within the public health sector, offering a structured career path for nursing assistants who wish to grow their skills in a hospital setting. The post is advertised through the provincial circular system, and interested candidates are encouraged to review the full application instructions carefully before submitting their details.