Job Description

This post was previously advertised as Job ID: 5509. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: . Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities:
Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care):
o Maintain hygiene of patient.
o Provide nutrition.
o Assist with mobility.
o Assist with elimination processes.
Provide elementary clinical nursing care:
o Measure, interpret and record vital signs.
o Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment.
o Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures (i.e., administering of oral medication);
o Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures.
Effective utilisation of recourses:
o Keep borrowing book.
o Report losses/damages immediately.
o Care and maintain equipment in good working order by monitoring daily/monthly/quarterly.
Terminal care of patients and last offices:
o Maintain dignity and respect of the terminally ill and the dead.
o Support bereaved families.
o Support co-workers.
Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self development:
o To maintain the code of conduct as required in the Public Service and by the Professional Body.
o Seek learning opportunities, i.e., in-service training, courses.

Inherent Job requirements:
Grade 12 or equivalent qualification on NQF Level 4 plus one-year Nursing Assistant Certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council.
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.
Willingness to enrol for course on Introduction into Palliative care.

Recommendations:
Experience in the management of patients in the palliative care setting or oncology patients.

Key Competencies required:
Results oriented:
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking:
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Good communication and facilitation skills.
Leading:
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building coalitions:
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.

Required Documents

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.
A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
A copy of your drivers license (if applicable).
Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.

Closing date:
26 January 2024.

Salary:
A fixed annual salary of R160 008.00 will be paid.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9810 or email or . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 9814/ 2979 for assistance.

General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at :

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.

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