Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Nursing Auxiliary for its Jeffreys Bay operation. The role forms part of a wider health jobs portfolio across Eastern Cape.
About This Position
Beyond that, the organisation is investing in its Jeffreys Bay operation, and this Nursing Auxiliary position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the health jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the health jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the health jobs group in Jeffreys Bay.
What Your Day Looks Like
You start your shift with a thorough handover, picking up patient histories, treatment plans and any concerns from the previous team. The morning is paced but purposeful — vital signs, medication rounds, bedside conversations — and you’re constantly switching between clinical tasks and the very human work of reassuring patients and families. Multi-disciplinary rounds give you a chance to advocate for your patients, and by the time you hand over again, you have done meaningful work that makes a real difference to the people in your care.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Jeffreys Bay.
Beyond that, the Jeffreys Bay office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Equal Opportunity
Beyond that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Jeffreys Bay.
The Environment
On top of that, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.
Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
- Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
- Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
- Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
Who We’re Looking For
- Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
- Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
- Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
- Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
- BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.