Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (SPECIALTY: Operating

Overview

Professional Nurse Grade 1-2 specialising in Operating Theatre at Stellenbosch Hospital, Western Cape.

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.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating theatre technique (R212).
• OR A 4 year bachelor’s 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.
• A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Peri-operative Nursing.
• Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: Minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional nurse in general nursing.
• Grade 2: Minimum of 14 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional nurse in general nursing.
• At least 10 years of the above periods must be appropriate / recognizable experience in Operating Theatre after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification in relevant specialty.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Willingness to be on call after hours for theatre.
• Willingness to assist with shifts and after-hour hospital cover including weekends, public holidays, night duty relief and overtime based on operational needs.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge and understanding of nursing and health service-related acts, legislation, policies and practices Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and use of the Internet.
• Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment.

Duties

• Provide optimal, holistic, specialised Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a professional Nurse in Operating Theatre.
• Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
• Practice within the realms of IPC, OHAS, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, hospital protocols, procedures and policies.
• Provision of effective support to the Nursing Manager and maintaining professional growth and self- development.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms Cl Pekeur Tel No: (021) 808-6103

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 the 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 in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating theatre technique (R212) or post graduate diploma accredited with the SANC in Peri- operative Nursing (R635). 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