Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing) (Various Components) 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/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB). Must be willing to assist at other facilities within the Substructure. Willingness to work shifts, night shift and overtime when required.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing Care processes and procedures Nursing Act. Problem-solving and decision-making. Report writing skills. Health promotion and team building. Good communication and interpersonal skills. 

DUTIES :

• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the Primary Health Care context. Maintain ethical practices within legal and regulatory frameworks. Maintain a constructive working relationship will all relevant stakeholders of the Primary Health Care team. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Participate in training programmes and research activities. Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates.