Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (Medicine Female Ward) (Permanent position)

This permanent Nursing Assistant post is based in the Medicine Female Ward at Mitchell's Plain District Hospital, which falls under the Chief Directorate of Metro Health Services in the Western Cape Department of Health. The role is advertised on a Grade 1 to Grade 3 scale, meaning appointment can be made at any of the three grades depending on the successful candidate's years of relevant nursing experience. It offers an annual salary aligned with the applicable grade, supplemented by standard government service benefits including a 13th cheque, employer contributions to a pension fund, and allowances for housing and medical aid. The position requires a willingness to work shifts, including night duty, weekends and public holidays, as the hospital operates around the clock to meet patient needs.

To be considered, applicants must hold a qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Nursing Assistant, and they must be registered with the SANC in that category. For appointment at Grade 1, no prior nursing experience is required, making this an entry-level opportunity for newly qualified nursing assistants. Grade 2 requires a minimum of ten years of appropriate and recognisable nursing experience after registration, while Grade 3 requires twenty years or more of such experience. Importantly, candidates who do not yet have the stipulated registration may still apply, provided they submit proof of their application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees on or before the day of the interview. This concession applies only to health professionals applying for the first time for registration in a specific category, including those who need to change their registration status. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

The core duties involve providing basic and elementary clinical nursing care to patients in the Medicine Female Ward. The nursing assistant will help patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, nutritional status, mobility and elimination needs. The role also includes maintaining accurate patient records, supporting supervisors and colleagues through active team participation, and upholding professional growth, ethical standards and self-development. A high degree of professionalism is expected in all duties.

Candidates must be able to work under pressure and within a multi-disciplinary team context, and they must be prepared to assist in all departments according to operational requirements. This flexibility is essential in a district hospital environment. The post is based at Mitchell's Plain District Hospital, and enquiries may be directed to the contact person named in the advertisement. This is a permanent position, and the closing date and reference number are indicated in the full vacancy listing.