Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (GENERAL Nursing: Clinical

Overview

Professional Nurse (Grade 1 to 3) sought at George Regional Hospital to facilitate training, assess competencies and develop nursing personnel.

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 a Professional Nurse.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
• Willingness to attend congresses/courses / workshops.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
• Knowledge of the nursing processes & procedures as outlined in Nursing Act and the SANC regulations.
• Skills to plan, organise & coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving & decision making.
• Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the nurse training department.

Duties

• Facilitate the development of learning opportunities for all nursing personnel.
• Facilitate the in-service training /updating of skills and competencies as well as the orientation programme for nurses.
• Evaluate and assess the competencies and skills of nursing personnel and personal development.
• Ensure the appropriate placement and accompaniment of nursing personnel.
• Assist with the effective management and utilisation of physical, material and financial resources within the nurse training department.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms WA Klein Tel No: (044) 802-4327

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidate will be subjected to a practical. 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