Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: Wellness, Cederberg PHC Services)

West Coast District SALARY Grade 1: R337 359 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 per annum Grade 3: R495 423 per annum

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/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A Minimum of 20 years appropriate /recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB Manual) and willingness to travel in the district.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of district health services, primary health care and district hospital package of services Good interpersonal relations, leadership and communication skills (verbal and written) The ability to interpret, analyze, and implement clinical policies, guidelines. Knowledge of development of protocols and guidelines, standard operating procedures. Good report writing and facilitation skills.

Ability to function independently without the direct supervision of supervisor Experience and ability to transfer knowledge and skill in a group as well as individual setting. Must be computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Power Point). Excellent typing and writing skills inclusive to spelling and grammatical errors.

External interface management planning, coordination and implementation of wellness initiatives and interventions with support from internal stakeholders to implement community orientated primary care. Intersectoral interface management with strong organisational linkages and partnerships with outside stakeholders, sector, departments, NGO’s and community structures. Lead and co-ordinate scheduled wellness activities for men, women, adolescents and youth with the focus on the 1st 1000 Days initiative towards building healthy communities.

Co-ordinate wellness activities in the specific communities with the focus on Western Cape Wellness (WoW!) to support an integrated approach in managing chronic conditions e.g. Diabetes, Hypertension, TB, HIV and Mental Health. Coordinate and support collection, collation, interpreting of health data for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes.

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

Ms M Sandt Tel No: (027) 482-1484

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidate will be subjective to a practical test. 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 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). It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform.

Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.