Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty Nursing: Antenatal and Postnatal) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic R425(Degree/Diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife. A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology Nursing.

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 the specific speciality after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

• Provide an optimal, holistic, specialised Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a Professional Nurse in Maternal and Neonatal units. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Participate in research and training and development of community, staff and students to achieve optimal health care of maternal and neonatal patients. Deliver an effective outreach service. Assist with administrative duties, e.g. data collation and reporting.

Registration With A Professional Council:

• Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

• Sound knowledge and understanding of nursing and health service related acts, legislation, policies and practices. Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and use of Internet. Good communication skills (verbal and written).

Closing date: 2026/02/06 17:00:00