The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is a department of the Government of the Western Cape, responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing: PHC)
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse and Midwife. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife.
Experience:
Grade 1: None
Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience 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: Prepared to work at different facilities within the Sub District inclusive a Mobile and when needed within the community (COPC concept). Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written).
Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector and basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) to be able to communicate, capture patient information, check results, capture data and do and track referrals on the different electronic systems.
Ability to promote quality patient care through the implementation of protocols, guidelines, and standards