Professional Nurse Grade 1 TO 2 (Specialty: Oncology) (Oncology Ward (2 Posts) and Paediatric Oncology (1 Post) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Oncology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

Experience:

• 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 Medical & Surgical Nursing Science: Oncology. Inherent requirements of the job:
• Will be required to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Willingness to rotate between Oncology departments.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Basic computer literacy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to the nursing speciality.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.