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Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (Paediatric) (Trauma & Emergency) (X1 Post) (Orthopaedic) (X1 Post)
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Nursing assistant posts at Worcester Hospital in three grades, including paediatric, trauma and emergency, and orthopaedic units. Suits registered nursing assistants with the South African Nursing Cou
- Assist patients with daily activities and provide basic clinical nursing care.
- Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.
- Grade 2 needs at least 10 years of nursing experience after SANC registration. Grade 3 needs at least 20 years.
- Must be able to work day and night shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime, and rotate between units.
- Based at Worcester Hospital, Western Cape.
- Applications are free. Candidates without registration may apply if they apply to register and pay the fees before the interview.
- No closing date is stated in the text. Enquiries: Mr S Bruiners, (023) 348 1104.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Ability to work shifts during the day and night, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by supervisor.
- Willingness to rotate within different Functional Business Units.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Sound knowledge of SANC Regulation which prescribe nursing practice.
- The ability to function independently in a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure quality nursing care.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to deal with conflict situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
Duties
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care).
- Provide elementary clinical nursing care.
- Effective utilization of physical and financial resources.
- Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr S Bruiners Tel No: (023) 348 1104
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply.
- Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.
- This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 298 · open the PDF
POST 36/381: NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (PAEDIATRIC) (X1 POST) (TRAUMA & EMERGENCY) (X1 POST) (ORTHOPAEDIC) (X1 POST) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R181 230 per annum Grade 2: R211 401 per annum Grade 3: R249 141 per annum CENTRE: Worcester Hospital REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to work shifts during the day and night, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by supervisor. Willingness to rotate within different Functional Business Units. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of SANC Regulation which prescribe nursing practice. The ability to function independently in a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure quality nursing care. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to deal with conflict situations and make sound decisions under pressure. DUTIES: Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development. ENQUIRIES: Mr S Bruiners Tel No: (023) 348 1104 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).