The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is a department of the Government of the Western Cape, responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Mental Health) (Psychiatry Wards OPD)
Grade1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification year in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212) or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing.
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.
Duties
Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of the nursing personnel as a Professional Nurse in the specific speciality clinical area. Render and supervise specialised clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with procedures within the specific clinical speciality unit. Utilize human, material and physical resources and development of self and others. Display core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG) on the execution of duties while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.
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