About Mpumalanga Department of Health

The Mpumalanga Department of Health is a provincial government department responsible for delivering public healthcare services to the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.

Requirements

• Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), as a Nursing Assistant.
• Knowledge of nursing care, processes and procedures.
• Ability to function within a community.
• Provide healthcare services.
• Good communication skills and keep patient information confidential.
• Ability to work under pressure and must be able to work shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties: Practice nursing in accordance with relevant laws and regulations of nursing.
• Maintain ethical standards of nursing, including professional development.
• Provide elementary nursing care, which entails clinical observation, maintenance of hygiene and nutritional status of patients.
• Create a safe and therapeutic environment. Be responsible for the efficient and effective utilization of resources.
• Render support to Nursing Professionals.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living. Patient care.
• Adhere to Batho Pele Principles, Patients Right Charter.
• Communicate effectively with patients, supervisors, and other clinicians.