Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (GENERAL Nursing: Various

Overview

Professional Nurse positions (Grade 1 to 3) at Tygerberg Hospital in Parow Valley, requiring a nursing diploma or degree and SANC registration.

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.
• OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse or General 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 requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day & night duty, weekends and public holidays to meet the operational requirements.
• Willingness to rotate to other departments if required (excluding maternity).
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/ make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good communication, interpersonal, leadership and conflict resolution skills.

Duties

• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (Clinical practice/ quality patient care).
• Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators quality nursing (quality of practice).
• Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000

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 appointment on condition that proof of application for registration 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 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