Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (VARIOUS Components)

Overview

Staff Nurse positions at Groote Schuur Hospital in Observatory, requiring SANC registration as an Enrolled Nurse, with salaries ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 3.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: None.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts and after-hours including weekends, public holidays and night duty.
• Willingness to rotate to other departments.
• Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Nursing Practices.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control, control measures and practices.
• Ability to interpret basic clinical signs and symptoms.
• Basic computer literacy.

Duties

• Development and implementation of basic patient care.
• Provide basic clinical nursing care.
• Effective utilization of physical and financial resources.
• 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 T Wulff Tel No: (021) 404-2109

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 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 a 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