Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (SPECIALTY Nursing: MOU

Overview

Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing at Delft CHC and Kraaifontein CHC in the Western Cape.

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 duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212) OR A 4-year bachelor's degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A Postgraduate Diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse 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 Requirements of the job: Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver's license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, leadership skills and computer Literacy (MS Word & Excel).
• Ability to direct the team to ensure quality holistic health care and to function independently in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to lead a team in obstetric emergencies Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation.
• Knowledge of Human resource, financial and supply chain policies, and guidelines.

Duties

• Responsible for the provision and implementation of comprehensive holistic nursing care and treatment to all pregnant clients.
• Assist with management of people management services within the Department.
• Effective utilization of financial resources within the department.
• Ensure the promotion of Quality assurance, Infection Control and Prevention & Occupational Health & Safety within the department.
• Deliver a support service to the Operational Manager and ensure effective coordination of the nursing division after hours.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Sr L Mrabalala Tel No: (021) 954-2237 or Sr S Dixon Tel No: (021) 987-0080

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 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON