Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (SPECIALTY: Advanced

Overview

Professional nurse sought at Otto Du Plessis Hospital to provide specialised advanced midwifery and neonatal nursing care, manage resources, and participate in training and research.

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.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212) 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.
• A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited in Midwifery.
• 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 Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts (weekends, public holidays and nights) and willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Also be prepared to assist in other nursing units as the operational needs requires.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
• Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.

Duties

• Provide optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework.
• Manage and monitor the efficient and effective utilisation of human, financial and physical resources.
• Participate in training, mentoring, research and implementation of the department`s values.
• Provide Support to Nursing Services and the Institution.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
• Maintain a good relationship with the MDT and refer patients for a holistic approach.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms N Adams Tel No: (028) 424-1167

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a practical assessment. “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 PUBLIC applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. 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