Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing: OPD) 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 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/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. 
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day & night duty, weekends, public holidays and overtime to meet the operational requirements. Willingness to rotate to other wards when required.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). 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 :

• Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and 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.