Job Description

Auxiliary Nurse

Innovation for the Blind, formerly known as the Institute for the Blind, is a programme of Badisa based in Worcester. We currently have vacancies for Auxiliary Nurses at our care facilities, Ebenhaezer and Brevis, which provide specialised services to residents with multiple disabilities and the elderly, respectively.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Worcester. Working hours are shift-based, either 07:00 to 19:00 or 19:00 to 07:00 during night shifts, including a daily lunch break of 30 to 60 minutes.

Minimum Requirements:

Relevant

tertiary qualification

in Nursing

Current and valid registration with the South African Nursing Council (

SANC

).

A

valid

Code B (formerly Code 8) or Code C (formerly Code 10)

driver's licence

. Candidates with a Code C licence must have at least three years' driving experience.

Valid

Police Clearance

or Name Clearance certificate, issued within the last six months.

Extensive

knowledge

of

nursing

practices and general caregiving.

Fluency in both Afrikaans and English

, with strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Nursing Care

: Provide holistic nursing and general caregiving support, assisting with daily routines and performing clinical observations, developing and implementing care plans, and collaborating effectively with team members.

Administration:

Maintain accurate records, perform stock control, and ensure compliance with relevant documentation standards.

Electronic Reporting:

Capture and manage information using electronic systems (experience with information management systems, such as M-Files or comparable platforms, will be an advantage).

Self-Management and Development

: Engage in continuous personal and professional growth, keeping skills and knowledge up to date with best practices in nursing and care.

Application Requirements:

All applications must include:

A valid driving license,

A Name or Police Clearance (not older than six months), and

Proof of valid SANC registration.

Applications should be emailed to:

hr@innovationfortheblind.org

Please Note:

Applications submitted without a valid driving license, Police/Name Clearance, or valid SANC registration will not be considered.

Should vacancies arise during the recruitment and selection process, including those created through internal promotions, such vacancies may be filled from this process in line with fair labour practices.

Management reserves the right not to make an appointment if no suitable candidates are found.

Closing date for Applications : 24 November 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person