Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (GENERAL Nursing)

Overview

Professional Nurse Grade 1-3 position providing holistic nursing care at Radie Kotze 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.
• OR A 4-year Bachelor 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.
• Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: None.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekends cover for nursing.
• Assist within the sub-district, when the need arises, work extra hours and be on standby.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure and meet deadlines.

Duties

• Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework.
• Effective utilization of resources.
• Participation in training and research.
• Provision of Support to Nursing Services.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms TJ Fredericks Tel No: (022) 814-0462/ (022) 931-2140

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. 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 on health professionals who 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). 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