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 Nursing: Maternity and Neonatal)
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 Midwifery.
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.
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