Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Neonatal, Nursing Relief, General Ward)

West Coast District

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 the SANC as a Professional Nurse.

Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3:A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.

Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts and after hours (weekends, public holidays and night duty). Willingness to work overtime. Willingness to rotate within wards.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (written and verbal). Interpersonal relationships and problem-solving skills. Health promotion and team building.

Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of Nursing Care protocols and Nursing Act.

Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Participation in training and research. Provision of Support to Nursing Services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Ms. S Van Wyk Tel No: (022) 709-5099

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 on 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).