POST 40/162: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: MENTAL HEALTH) (X2 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
SALARY:
Grade 1: R431 265 (PN-B1) per annum
Grade 2: R528 696 (PN-B2) per annum
CENTRE:
District Six CDC (X1 Post)
Du Noon CHC (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post–basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Psychiatry after obtaining the oneyear post-basic qualification as mentioned above. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to assist in the subdistrict when necessary. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate (Microsoft Office). Knowledge of and insight into relevant legislation and policies related to mental illness.
DUTIES:
- Actively participate in the clinical management and nursing care to patients with Mental Health problems.
- Provide support and capacity development to PHC personnel, students and peers.
- Promote community development and participation in mental health care delivery.
- Liaise with other role players.
- Conduct research related to mental health and service delivery.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “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 with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals whom 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)”.
ENQUIRIES: Ms N Diedericks Tel No: (021) 833-5405, (District 6) / Mr R Christoffels, Tel
No: (021)200 4501 (DuNoon)
CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023
