PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING) (SESSIONAL) (20 HOURS PER WEEK) (Contract till 31 March 2029) Cape Winelands Health District

POST 33/252 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL NURSING) (SESSIONAL) (20 HOURS PER WEEK)
(Contract till 31 March 2029)
Cape Winelands Health District
SALARY : Grade 1: R223 per hour Grade 2: R272 per hour
Grade 3: R327 per hour
CENTRE : Drakenstein Sub-district (PHC)
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 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
Professional 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: Prepared to work at different facilities within the Sub District inclusive a
Mobile, hospital and when needed within the community (COPC concept).
Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written). Knowledge and insight of
relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector and basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) to be able to
communicate, capture patient information, check results, capture data and do and track referrals on the different electronic systems. Ability to promote quality
patient care through the implementation of protocols, guidelines, and standards.
DUTIES : Provision of Primary Health Care in accordance with the guidelines and protocols of the Western Cape. Maintain accurate clinical records, statistics
registers, and referral records. Effective utilisation of Resources/Stock within the limited budget constraints. Participate in Community events and initiate
awareness regarding health-related issues. Maintain and participate in interprofessional and multi-disciplinary teamwork but able to work independently.
Supervise and mentor lower categories of staff and improving quality of health services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and selfdevelopment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Bosch Tel No: (021) 862-4520
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. A practical test may form part of the selection process. Candidates who are not in possession
of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application
for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before
the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category
with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).