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POST 31/114: NURSING ASSISTANT
Directorate: Nursing
DUTIES:
- Observing patients for signs of physical or emotional distress and reporting concerns to the supervising nurse.
- Providing basic care such as bathing, shaving, grooming, and dressing patients.
- Observing and reporting changes in patient behaviour or body language that may indicate distress or danger to self or others.
- Escort patients to appointments in hospital or other areas of the facility as needed.
- Recording vital statistics such as weight, height, blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature.
- Communicating with physicians or other health care professionals regarding the patient’s progress or setbacks.
- Observing patients in order to identify problems that may require psychiatric intervention.
- Providing support and guidance to patients during therapy sessions.
- Collaborate with other members of the psychiatric nursing team to provide comprehensive care.
- Attend in service trainings and staff meetings as required.
- Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
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REQUIREMENTS:
- Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant (Enrolled Nursing Assistant).
- A 1-year psychiatric experience will serve as an added advantage. Must possess communication skills, empathy and compassion, time management, medical knowledge, organizational skills.
- Must know Batho Pele principles and its applicability.
- Must know and apply six- key ministerial priorities.
- Must be conversant with National Core Standards.
- Successful candidates will be subjected to medical surveillance.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. T. Mohai Tel No: (011) 535 3006
SALARY: Grade 1: R157 761 – R 175 728.per annum (salary will be in accordance with OSD)
CENTRE: Tara the H. Moross Centre, Sandton
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