PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALTY NURSING) REF NO: NCDOH 34/2023 (X2 POSTS)
Professional Nurse Grade 1 and 2 (Specialty Nursing) In the following specialties:
Orthopaedic, Ophthalmology, Theatre, Oncology; Intensive Care; Trauma &
Emergency, Paediatric Intensive Care, Psychiatry, Midwifery and Neonatal,
Paediatric, Occupational Health, Nephrology.
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY: R431 265 – R645 720 per annum
CENTRE: (Frances Baard District:
Pampierstad CHC
Hartswater Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
A basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Postbasic/advanced nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in one of the specialties referred to above. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. 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 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 the specific speciality after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
DUTIES:
- Provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework: To assist in planning/organising and monitoring of the objectives of the specialised unit in consultation with subordinates.
- To provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public. To provide comprehensive, quality nursing care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team according to the identified needs of the patient, based on scientific principles.
- To delegate duties and support staff in the execution of patient care delivery. To provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff/housekeeping staff and to give guidance. To ensure continuity of patient care on all levels e.g. work book, handover rounds.
- To liaise and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team as well as other departments within the hospital e.g. during operational meetings with nursing supervisor and subordinates.
- Participation in training and research: To assist in orientation, induction and mentoring of all nursing staff and orientation of other staff. To assist in the planning and co-ordination of training and promote learning opportunities for all nursing categories i.e. on the job training.
- To complete patient related data and partake in research. Provision of Support to Nursing Services: To assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as junior shift-leader on both day and night shift. To partake in overall specialized unit functions, i.e. team building Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development: To maintain the Code of Conduct: Public Service. Professional Body. Seek learning opportunities: In-service training.
APPLICATIONS:
Please note applications can be hand delivered to the front reception of James Exum Building or e-mailed to nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za
NOTE:
Failure to submit the requested documents or information will result in your application not being considered. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Northern Cape Department of Health. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for all posts.
ENQUIRIES: Mr ND Mohamad Tel No: (053) 861 4770 or Ms JF Williams Tel No: (053) 861 1008
CLOSING DATE: 18 December 2023
