Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. ORA4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the SouthAfrican Nursing Council (SANC) AS AGeneral Nurse.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration with SANC as a professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as a professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays to meet operational requirements. Willingness to rotate to other wards when required.
Competencies (knowledge/skills); Knowledge and understanding of Nursing processes, procedures and other relevant legal and ethical practises. Computer Literacy in MS Office and MS outlook.
Good Communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to function independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. Good report writing skills.
Provision of optimal, holistic, Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a Professional Nurse. Effective utilisation of human and financial resources to ensure optimal operational function. Participation in training, development, and research within the nursing department.
Delivering a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. Maintaining ethical standards and promoting professional growth and self-development. Supporting and participating in interdisciplinary team functioning to ensure comprehensive rehabilitation service delivery.
Contributing to discharge planning for integration of patients into home and community. Assist nursing staff in the application of nursing care processes and procedures.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Ms V Abrahams Tel No: (021) 370-2407
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
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