Community Health Worker

An expanding organisation in Mahikeng, North West is on the lookout for a talented Community Health Worker. You will bring structure, accuracy, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

You will gain exposure to a broad range of tasks that build valuable experience. People here are straightforward, supportive, and proud of what they do. The team operates with a hands-on, get-it-done attitude and good camaraderie. Send your CV through today and take the first step towards this opportunity.

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments on admission and at regular intervals throughout each shift by taking vital signs, evaluating physical and psychological status, and identifying actual and potential nursing care needs for every patient under your care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised nursing care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, setting measurable and realistic goals, prioritising interventions, and updating plans as the patient's condition changes or progresses through treatment.

Medication & Treatment Administration

• Prepare, check, and administer intravenous infusions including calculating drip rates accurately, monitoring infusion sites for signs of phlebitis or extravasation, and titrating IV medications according to prescribed parameters while closely monitoring patient haemodynamic response.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic effects, adverse drug reactions, and potential drug interactions following medication administration, reporting any unexpected or concerning responses to the prescribing doctor immediately and documenting all observations in the patient's clinical record.

Infection Control & Safety Compliance

• Participate in the unit's antimicrobial stewardship programme by collecting specimens for culture and sensitivity before initiating antibiotics, communicating microbiology results to the treating team promptly, and advocating for appropriate and responsible antibiotic use.
• Ensure all clinical equipment and reusable medical devices are correctly decontaminated, cleaned, and sterilised according to the unit's infection control policy, maintaining sterilisation logs and performing regular biological indicator testing on autoclaves and chemical sterilisation systems.
• Implement and maintain strict infection prevention and control protocols including hand hygiene using the five moments framework, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation and transmission-based precautions for patients with communicable conditions.

• Physical stamina and emotional resilience to cope with the demands of hands-on nursing care in a busy clinical environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact compassionately with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• For specialist roles, a postgraduate certificate in the relevant speciality such as critical care, paediatrics, or mental health.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory, clinical procedures, infection control, and the ethical and legal framework of nursing.
• Basic life support or advanced cardiac life support certification as required for the clinical area.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council and proof of good standing with no pending disciplinary actions.
• A recognised nursing qualification: a degree or diploma for registered nurse positions, or an enrolled nursing certificate.