Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Ward) (X2 Posts)

Chief Directorate: Metro 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. 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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A Minimum of 10 years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A Minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Required to work shifts and after hours (weekend, public holidays, and night duty). Willingness to rotate within the institution. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy.

Duties:
Provide optimal, holistic nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework. Assist with management of people management services within the Department and compliance with professional, legal, and ethical regulations governing nursing practice. Effective utilization of financial and physical 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, whilst maintaining professional growth and ethical standards and self- development.

Notes:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. A practical test may form part of the selection process. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointments 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 health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Enquiries: Ms. LA Abrahams Tel No: (021) 816-500