Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Advanced Midwifery) 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 R254) that allows registration with 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 Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212)
• OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited in Midwifery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the 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 (weekends, public holidays and night duty) and be on call.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing Care processes and procedures Nursing Act. Problem solving, decision-making, good interpersonal skills. Report writing skills. Computer literacy in MS office. 

DUTIES :

• Responsible for the provision and implementation of comprehensive holistic nursing care and treatment to all pregnant clients. Assist with management of people management services within the Department. Effective utilization of financial resources within the department.
• Ensure the promotion of Quality Assurance, Infection Control and Prevention &Occupational Health & Safety within the Department. Deliver a support service to the Operational Manager and ensure effective coordination of the Nursing Division after hours.