Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (GENERAL Nursing) (X2

Overview

Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (GENERAL Nursing) (X2 at Department of Health and Wellness in Matzikama Sub-district.

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.
• Experience: Grade 1: None.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and night duty as well as overtime when necessary.
• Ability to work in a high stress environment and willingness to rotate between Wards.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
• Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health, Western Cape.

Duties

• Provision of Optimal, Holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework.
• Effective utilization of resources.
• Participation in training and research.
• Provision of Support to nursing services.
• 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: Mr LK Wagenaar Tel No: (027) 213-2039

Notes

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