Enrolled Nursing Assistant Jobs

Enrolled Nursing Assistant

The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users. We implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient, and accessible healthcare to transform people’s lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, systems, and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: Bachelors
• Experience: 1 year
• Location: Gauteng
• Job Field: Medical / Healthcare

Requirements:

• A qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant (Enrolled Nursing Assistant). One year of psychiatric experience is an added advantage.
• Good communication skills, empathy, compassion, time management, medical knowledge, and organizational skills. Knowledge of Batho Pele principles and how to apply them.
• Understanding of the six key ministerial priorities and National Core Standards. Successful candidates will undergo medical surveillance.

Duties:

• Observe patients for signs of physical or emotional distress and report concerns to the supervising nurse. Provide basic care such as bathing, shaving, grooming, and dressing patients.
• Watch for and report changes in patient behavior or body language that may indicate distress or danger to self or others. Escort patients to appointments in the hospital or other areas as needed. Record vital statistics like weight, height, blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature.
• Communicate with physicians or other health care professionals about the patient’s progress or setbacks. Observe patients to identify problems that may need psychiatric intervention.
• Provide support and guidance to patients during therapy sessions. Work with other members of the psychiatric nursing team to deliver comprehensive care. Attend in-service training and staff meetings as required. Follow all facility policies and procedures.

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Gauteng Department of Health’s official application process. Build your CV for free and download it in different templates.