Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing: General 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 SANC as a Professional Nurse.

Experience:

• Grade 1: None.
• Grade 2: A Minimum of 10 years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 3: A Minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Required to work shifts and after hours (weekend, public holidays, and night duty). Willingness to rotate within the institution.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy. 

DUTIES :

• Provide optimal, holistic nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework. Assist with management of people management services within the Department and compliance with professional, legal, and ethical regulations governing nursing practice.
• Effective utilization of financial and physical resources within the department.
• Ensure the promotion of Quality Assurance, Infection Control and Prevention & Occupational Health & Safety within the Department. Deliver a support service to the Operational Manager, whilst maintaining professional growth and ethical standards and self-development.