Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General) (Various Components) (X5 Posts) 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 R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

Experience:

• Grade 1: None.
• 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 perform shift work, rotation in night duty and over weekends/public holidays. Willingness to work in all departments/wards according to the operational needs of the hospital
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills. Computer literacy in MS Office and Outlook. Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, Child Care Act, Nursing Act and other relevant legislation.

DUTIES :

• Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care to mental users with set standards within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilization of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of Support to Nursing Services. Participation in training and research.