Enrolled Nursing Assistant REF NO: UMG 10/2026

SALARY : Grade 1: R181 230 - R207 225 per annum. Other benefits (medical aid optional), housing Allowance (applicant must meet prescribed requirements) 

CENTRE Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital: Howick 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent. Nursing Assistant certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients 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 team. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge of scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse Assistant. Ability to perform structured tasks under direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse. Empathy, sensitivity and drive for excellence. Knowledge of SANC Rules and Regulations. Knowledge of Code of Conduct and Labour Relations. Skills in organizing and planning scheduled duties. 

DUTIES :

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of Quality Nursing Care through the implementation of standards, policies and procedures.
• To abide by and ensure implementation of Nursing Care plans. Uphold the Batho Pele and Patients’ Rights Charter principles. Provide a safe, therapeutic environment as laid down by the Nursing Act, Occupational Health and Safety and all other applicable prescripts.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements and scope of practice. Ensure effective utilization of all resources. Abide by Infection Control and Prevention protocols. Execute duties and functions within the scope of practice. To provide elementary clinical nursing care. Assist in escorting patients to other hospitals. To execute duties with proficiency within prescripts of applicable legislation and to support the aim and objectives of the institution.
• To assist the Operational Manager to provide a safe and therapeutic environment. To maintain client satisfaction through quality service delivery. To maintain hygiene needs of patients and render assistance to all team members. Provide health education according to knowledge and scope of practice