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: Surgery Female)
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) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends. Willingness to rotate to other wards in the facility excluding maternity.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing Care processes and procedures Nursing Act. Problem solving and decision-making. Report writing skills. Good interpersonal skills. Health promotion and team building.
DUTIES :
Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice or patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. -Maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. -Utilise human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
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