PNA 2 Professional Nurse (Grade 1) Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your enquiry to [email protected].

N.B: Where driver’s licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a minimum of three (03) references of which one must be the current supervisor. Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (SANC) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card).

Application without a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration certificate/card with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than six (06) months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (03) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test.

The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service Through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.

WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Appropriate Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification in nursing that allows registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse with basic psychiatric nursing qualification. Must have a qualification in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). A minimum of 7 years' experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse, one year of the period must be in IPC program.

Must be computer literate (Microsoft work, power point and excel as well as good presentation skills, effective communication skills, problem solving facilitation, co-ordination, project management and report writing skills. Must have a valid drivers’ license. Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation, Mental Health Care Act, Child Justice Act, Criminal Procedure Act and Ideal Hospital Assessment Framework.

Ensure implementation of National and Provincial Policies on Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) in the hospital. Conduct IP & C inspections in the wards and other departments, compile reports and statistics on notifiable medical conditions as required. Plan and implement the relevant awareness days according to the IP & C operational plan.

Implement and maintain an effective hospital infection surveillance system in alignment with the infection control policies. Conduct formal and informal training for different stakeholders on IP & C Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines. Strengthen and maintain internal and external collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Maintain professional growth /ethical standards and self-development. Participate in hospital committees, act as the IPC coordinator as delegated. Be flexible and take on extra responsibility when needed.

Ms. M. Sono Tel no: 011 951 8202