Gauteng Department of Health – Heidelberg Hospital
The Gauteng Department of Health is recruiting 10 Nursing Auxiliaries within the Nursing Directorate at Heidelberg Hospital. The successful candidates will provide basic nursing care and support to patients while maintaining professional standards and contributing to the delivery of quality healthcare services.
Job Details
- Employer: Department of Health
- Position: Nursing Auxiliary (10 Posts)
- Reference Number: refs/056302
- Directorate: Nursing
- Location: Heidelberg Hospital
- Salary: R211 204 – R239 922 per annum
- Number of Posts: 10
- Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Requirements
Applicants must have a qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Auxiliary/Enrolled Nursing Assistant.
- Current SANC licence to practise for 2026 is required.
- Applicants must meet the professional registration requirements applicable to the position.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for providing basic nursing care and assisting nursing staff in maintaining the wellbeing and comfort of patients.
Duties include:
- Maintaining patient hygiene.
- Providing nutrition and assisting patients with feeding where required.
- Assisting patients with mobility.
- Assisting with elimination processes.
- Providing elementary nursing care.
- Measuring, interpreting and recording patients’ vital signs.
- Operating relevant apparatus and equipment.
- Assisting with clinical procedures.
- Preparing patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures.
- Maintaining professional growth and ethical standards.
- Participating in self-development and learning opportunities.
- Attending in-service training and relevant courses.
- Maintaining the required public service and professional code of conduct.
- Relieving in other wards when necessary.
- Escorting patients to other healthcare facilities to support continuity of quality care.
Working Conditions
Successful candidates must be willing to work both day and night shifts. Candidates may also be required to work in different wards and escort patients to other facilities when necessary.
Application Information
Applications must be submitted strictly online through the Gauteng Department of Health E-Recruitment portal.
Applicants must submit a fully completed and signed new Z83 form together with a detailed, updated CV. The correct reference number, refs/056302, must be indicated on the application.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and other relevant documents not older than six months on or before the interview.
No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.
The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts. Candidates who are not contacted within three months after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.