POST 38/272 – PROFESSIONAL NURSE, GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: MOU NURSING)
Position: Professional Nurse
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
CENTRE: Bishop Lavis CHC
SALARY:
- Grade 1: R431 265 (PN-B1) per annum
- Grade 2: R528 696 (PN-B2) per annum
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Post-basic/advanced nursing qualification, with duration of at least one (1) year accredited with the SANC in advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirement of the job: Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Competencies knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to direct the team to ensure quality holistic health care and to function independently in a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation. Knowledge of Human resource, financial and supply chain policies, and guidelines.
DUTIES:
- Responsible for the provision and implementation of comprehensive holistic nursing care and treatment to all pregnant clients.
- Assist with management of people management services within the Department.
- Effective utilization of financial resources within the department.
- Ensure the promotion of Quality assurance, Infection Control and Prevention and Occupational Health and Safety within the department.
- Deliver a support service to the Operational Manager and ensure effective coordination of the nursing division after hours.
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. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualifications will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualifications within a predetermined period of time. Candidates without the required post-basic qualifications can only be appointed if no suitable candidates with the required educational qualifications could not be found. “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 who apply for the first time for registration in a post-basic qualification with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Sciences.
ENQUIRIES: Ms P Ngcaba Tel No: (021) 508 4611
CLOSING DATE: 10 November 2023
