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)
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 the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
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 in Psychiatry after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. To perform relief duties within the Southern Western Sub-Structure. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate (Microsoft Office). Knowledge of and insight into relevant legislation and policies related to mental illness.
DUTIES :
Actively participate in the clinical management and nursing care to patients with Mental Health problems within the Sub-district. Provide support and capacity development to PHC personnel for Sub-district level services and students and peers. Promote community development and participation in mental health care delivery. Liaise with other role players. Conduct research related to mental health and service delivery.
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