Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing) 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) 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 or R171) 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 or General Nurse.

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: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays should the need arises. Ability to work under pressure and in a multi - disciplinary team context. Willingness to rotate to other departments due to operational requirements excluding maternity.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel). Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of Community Oriented Primary care. Conflict management, problem solving and decision-making skills. Ability to facilitate training. 

DUTIES :

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