The Northern Cape Department of Health is the department of the Government of the Northern Cape, responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The political head of the department is the MEC for Health; as of 2020 this is Maruping Lekwene.
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Degree/diploma in nursing (General, Psychiatric, Community) and Midwifery. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
Experience:
Grade 1: None.
Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ experience appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC.
Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ experience appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC.
DUTIES :
Render comprehensive nursing care in a clinic setting to patients in accordance with scope of practice. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to protocols. Supervise and support Enrolled Nurses and Nursing Assistants. Administer medication and monitor patient responses.
Provide preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative services. Maintain accurate and complete clinic nursing records and reports. Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies. Promote patient safety, quality care, and Batho Pele principles.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, community outreach, health education and in-service training. Support health education and patient advocacy activities.