HOSPITAL NURSE AIDE (20 POSTS)

Duties and Responsibilities

-Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
-Helps patients with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting techniques.
-Takes vital signs, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
-Assists with feeding, hydration, and elimination needs.
-Provides emotional support and comfort to patients and families.
-Helps maintain a clean and safe environment, including changing linens and restocking supplies.
-Assists with positioning and repositioning patients to prevent pressure ulcers.
-Helps with range-of-motion exercises and other therapeutic activities.
-Communicates patient needs and concerns to the registered nurse.
-Works collaboratively with other healthcare team members to provide comprehensive care.
-Participates in handover reports and other communication forums.

Qualifications and Experience

Education;
-5 ‘O’ Levels including English Language
-Red Cross Certificate

Experience
-From training and above

Skills
-Basic knowledge of patient care and safety principles
-Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare team members.
-Strong observational and reporting skills.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
-An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered; details of which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a Curriculum Vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant, including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and the names, addresses (including e-mail) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees) and copies of certificates must be addressed to:

The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Department
National University of Science and Technology
P O Box AC 939Ascot
Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE

And e-mailed to: recruitment@nust.ac.zw in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line.

The National University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 31 July, 2025.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

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