Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty Nursing: Midwifery and Neonatal) 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 Advance 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 with the SANC in Midwifery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC 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 a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience 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, night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends. Willingness to assist in other departments within the facility when needed.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (both written and verbal). Appropriate supervisory skills and optimal utilisation of subordinates. Knowledge of Maternal & Neonatal Health Care services within a hospital setting, occupational health/ staff wellness and principles of infection prevention and -control. Ability to manage consumable resources effectively. Computer literacy. 

DUTIES :

• Provision of specialized quality patient care and health service delivery.
• Effective implementation of infection control policies and health and safety legislation. Effective utilization of all human- and physical resources.
• Assist with Financial management and cost containment. Participate in health research, data collection & quality improvement initiatives. Provision of Support to Nursing Services.