Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Maternity and Neonatal Ward) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Experience:

• Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as 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.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) 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 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 post graduate diploma (R635) accredited in Midwifery.

Duties

• Provide optimal, holistic specialised nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Assist in managing the utilization and supervision of all resources effectively.
• Assist in effective management and utilization of human and financial resources to ensure optimal operational functions. To assist in the planning and co-ordination of training and research effectively. Assist to organize a cost-effective service daily and provide support to supervisor and management.