Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: 72-hour Assessment and Observation Unit) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum educational qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212). OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.

Experience:

•  Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post- graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts and after hours when needed (weekends, public holidays and night duty).
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of nursing care processes, procedures, legislation, policies and protocols. Good communication skills both verbal and written and also have basic computer literacy skills. Facilitation skills and ability to effectively plan and co-ordinate nursing functions in the unit. Problem solving and decision-making skills and be able to function independently and part of the multi-disciplinary team. 

DUTIES :

• Provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care with set standards and within the professional and legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Participation in training and research. Provision of support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.