Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: HIV/AIDS OPD and Post Natal Ward) 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. 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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.

Experience: 

• Grade 1: None. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. 
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after hours, night duty and weekends when required. Willingness to work overtime if needed. Willingness to rotate to other wards when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy. Planning and organisational skills. The ability to function independently under pressure. Knowledge and insight into protocols and policies pertaining to nursing practices in a hospital setting. 

DUTIES :

• To provide holistic, quality health care and education according to individual needs of patients, family and the community. Effective utilization of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development. Provide support to Nursing Services. Participate in training and research. Ensure proper record keeping and perform administrative duties.