Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty Nursing: Paediatrics Ward and Paediatric Opd)

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 Child 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 with the SANC in Child Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Current annual registration with SANC as 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 after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to assist in the Neonatology department. Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays to meet the operational requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Skills to plan, organise & coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving & decision making. Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Paediatric Department.

Duties:
Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning & implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel as a Professional Nurse in the Paediatric department. Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with surgical & medical procedures. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Maintain & promote professional growth/ethical standards and development of self & others. Display of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties, while practising within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.

Notes:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidate will be subjected 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 C Korthom Tel No: (044) 802-4644