Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (SPECIALTY: Psychiatry)

Overview

Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 specialising in psychiatry, stationed at Bothasig CDC within the Northern/Tygerberg Sub-structure in the Western Cape.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880, plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 1year, accredited with SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (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 Mental Health Nursing.
• 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 a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred to the above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification (R212) or a post graduate diploma (R635) in the relevant speciality.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Will be required to rotate within the Facility and assist with other PHC Clinics in the Sub-structure when there is need.
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, Child Care act and other relevant legislation.
• Computer literacy in MS Office.

Duties

• Render and effective and comprehensive nursing treatment and care of patients.
• Provide continuous and comprehensive nursing care, Effective utilization of human, material and physical resources.
• Work as part of the multi- disciplinary team to ensure quality nursing care.
• Work effectively, co-operated amicable with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Perform clinical and promote nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the health facility.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms C Lloyd Tel No: (021) 818-0940

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for the 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. Shortlisted Candidates will be subjected to a written/ practical/oral assessment 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