Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty: Trauma And Emergency) (C5 Ward 30 Beds) (1 post), Trauma Unit (Resusitation) (1 post), Medical Emergencies (Ante-Room) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) 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 Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency or 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 in Emergency Nursing or Critical Care Nursing (Adult).

Duties

• Provide an optimal, holistic, specialised Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a professional Nurse in Trauma and Emergency. 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 and rehabilitation of trauma and emergency patients. Deliver an effective outreach service. Assist with administrative duties, e.g. data collation and reporting.