Nursing Assistant Grade 1
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health – Umzimkhulu Psychiatric Hospital
📝 About the role
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health – Umzimkhulu Psychiatric Hospital is advertising Nursing Assistant Grade 1 in Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal (ref UMZ02/2026). Main duties include: Provide elementary clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). Remuneration: Grade 1: R181 230 - R207 225 per annum. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance (employee to meet prescribed requirements) Medical Aid (Optional), Danger Allowance. Applications close 23 October 2026.
✅ Key duties
- Provide elementary clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care)
- Provision of quality nursing care through the implementation of standards, policies and procedures, ensure effective utilization of resources
- Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development
- Provide health education to the patients, family and community according to knowledge and scope of practice
- Abide by and ensure implementation of Nursing Care Plans
- Provide a safe and therapeutic environment as laid down by the Nursing Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable prescripts
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements and scope of practice
- Maintain client satisfaction through quality service delivery and upholding the Batho Pele Principles
- Abide by Infection Prevention and Control Protocols
- Execute duties and functions with proficiency within the scope of practice, prescripts and to support the objectives of the institution
🎓 Requirements
- Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- Nursing Assistant certificate that allows registration with South African Nursing Council
- Current registration with South African Nursing Council (2026 SANC receipt) Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal framework such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, 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 multidisciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of scope of practice of Enrolled Nursing Assistant
- Ability to perform structured task under direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Empathy, sensitivity and drive for excellence
🎁 Benefits
- 13th cheque
- Medical aid (optional)
- Housing allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements)
📮 How to apply
Submit a fully completed Z83 and CV; only shortlisted candidates submit certified copies. Email the application to Umzimkhulu.E-Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za. Ad does not prescribe a subject line; quote the reference number (UMZ02/2026) and post title. As advertised: Applications to be forwarded to the Human Resource Manager, Umzimkhulu Hospital, Private Bag X514, Umzimkhulu, 3297 OR Drop off in the application Box, Umzimkhulu Hospital, 3297 or email: Umzimkhulu.E-Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za
Email your application to: Umzimkhulu.E-Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za and use the subject line Application: Nursing Assistant Grade 1 (Ref UMZ02/2026).
Hand-deliver or post to: Private Bag X514, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Enquiries: MS. P.N Mbelu Tel No: (039) 259 0310
Original advert: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health – Umzimkhulu Psychiatric Hospital