Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (SPECIALTY: Trauma and

Overview

Professional Nurse Grade 1-2 specialising in trauma and critical care nursing at Wesfleur Hospital, Western Cape.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General (R212) or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency (R212) or 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification ( R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited in Emergency Nursing OR Critical Care Nursing (Adult).
• Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a 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 after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, overtime and public holidays to meet the operational requirements.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Communication skills.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of nursing and health service-related acts, legislation and policies.
• Leadership and sound interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Ability to facilitate and promote training.
• Analytical thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills.

Duties

• Provide optimal, holistic specialized nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework.
• Assist with management of people management services within the Department and compliance to professional, legal, and ethical regulations governing nursing practice.
• Effective utilization of financial and physical resources within the department.
• Ensure the promotion of Quality Assurance, Infection Control and Prevention & Occupational Health & Safety within the Department including efficient and accurate documentation, statistical data collection, capturing, and participation in research activities as well as liaise, advise and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of quality client care.
• Deliver a support service to the Operational Manager, act as shift leader and ensure effective coordination of the Nursing Division after hours whilst maintaining professional growth and ethical standards and self-development.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms. LA Abrahams Tel No: (021) 816-5000

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualification will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualification within a predetermined period of time. 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 to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. 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. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS