Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Nursing: HIV/AIDS/STI/TB) 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 R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience:
•  Grade 1: None.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. 
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the Provincial HIV/AIDS/STI/TB programmes and the Strategic Plan. Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, Child Care Act, Nursing Act and other relevant legislation. Appropriate experience working with HIV/AIDS/TB patients. 

DUTIES :

• Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care to mental users with set standards within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of Support to Nursing Services. Participation in training and research.