Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Maternity Clinical Facilitator)

Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

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’s 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 post graduate diploma (R635) accredited 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 a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Midwifery after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work outside of normal working hours. Willingness to attend congresses/courses/workshops. 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. Effective management of resources.

Notes:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subject 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 to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification or post- graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

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