Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Maternity) 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 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’s 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 Midwifery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse.

Experience:

•  Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognizable 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/recognizable experience in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology Nursing Science, after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing. Deputizing for the Operational Manager: Obstetrics.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power point and Outlook). Implement skills to plan and organize the service by problem solving and decision making. Leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives in the Obstetrics Department. Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal). 

DUTIES :

• Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing needs, the planning & implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel as Professional Nurse in the Obstetric department Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support staff with surgical and medical procedures. Maintain &promote professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and others. Display of core values of the Department of Health & Wellness in the WCH. In the execution of duties, while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to public service.