- Company
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- Location
- Utrecht, KwaZulu-Natal
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 12 plus a Nursing Assistant certificate that allows SANC registration
- Salary
- Grade 1: R181 230 – R207 225 per annum (entry notch, no experience required). Higher notches apply with 10 or 20 years of recognisable nursing experience after SANC registration.
- Reference
- NMH/ENA/2026
- Closing date
- 27 November 2026 (17 days left)
About this role
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is hiring one Enrolled Nursing Assistant for Niemeyer Memorial Hospital in Utrecht. The job is about caring for patients every day and helping the nursing team keep wards safe and clean.
What you’ll do
- Help patients with washing, dressing, eating and using the toilet, and keep them comfortable and respected.
- Help patients move, change position and transfer safely, and prevent falls.
- Measure and record vital signs, and report any change in a patient’s physical or emotional condition to your supervisor.
- Assist professional nurses with clinical tasks, such as giving intramuscular injections, and prepare patients for tests and surgery.
- Follow infection prevention and control rules, wash hands properly and use protective equipment.
- Keep records of care accurately and on time, and take part in shift handovers.
- Order stock and equipment carefully, and report faulty equipment or damage straight away.
What you need
- Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
- A Nursing Assistant certificate that allows you to register with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Current SANC registration as a Nursing Assistant.
- Basic communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge of the Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients’ Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles and Public Service Regulations (advantageous).
Is this job for you?
This job suits someone who enjoys direct patient care and works well under supervision. You should be patient, reliable and punctual, and be ready to follow strict hygiene and safety rules every shift.
Tips before you apply
- Have your SANC registration details and your Nursing Assistant certificate ready, along with your Grade 12 certificate.
- Write your CV so it clearly shows any ward, care or patient-support experience, with dates and the tasks you did.
- Be ready for a practical assessment and an integrity assessment if you are shortlisted, and know the basics of the Public Service code of conduct.
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