Professional Nurse Grade 1 (General Nursing) (Pn-A2) Ref

POST 25/13 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 (GENERAL NURSING) (PN-A2) REF

SALARY : R337 359 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)

CENTRE : Eastern Cape region: Sada Management Area: Burgersdorp Correctional

Centre

REQUIREMENTS : Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification

that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a

Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council

(SANC). Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes:

Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, nursing statutes and other

relevant legal frameworks, including grievance procedure and disciplinary code

and procedure, communication, report-writing, liaison, coordination, facilitation,

problem-solving, planning and organising skills.

DUTIES : Render comprehensive nursing care to patients through the assessment,

planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions in

accordance with prescribed nursing care plans, clinical protocols and

professional standards. Provide nursing services in compliance with applicable

healthcare legislation, departmental policies, and ethical guidelines. Maintain

accurate patient records and ensure the confidentiality of patient information.

Participate in the implementation of quality assurance, infection prevention and

control measures to promote safe and effective healthcare services. Utilise

allocated human, material and medical resources efficiently and responsibly.

Promote patient advocacy by responding to patients’ health needs, rights and

expectations in line with Batho Pele principles. Provide health education and

counselling to patients, families, communities and collaborate effectively with

members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure integrated and

patient-centred care. Participate in continuous professional development

activities to maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills. Manage

human resources, finances and assets. Manage performance information.

ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N

Tel No: (043) 706 7882.

NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.

ANNEXURE C

Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks, including grievance procedure and disciplinary code and procedure, communication, report-writing, liaison, coordination, facilitation, problem-solving, planning and organising skills.

Render comprehensive nursing care to patients through the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions in accordance with prescribed nursing care plans, clinical protocols and professional standards. Provide nursing services in compliance with applicable healthcare legislation, departmental policies, and ethical guidelines. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure the confidentiality of patient information. Participate in the implementation of quality assurance, infection prevention and control measures to promote safe and effective healthcare services. Utilise allocated human, material and medical resources efficiently and responsibly. Promote patient advocacy by responding to patients’ health needs, rights and expectations in line with Batho Pele principles. Provide health education and counselling to patients, families, communities and collaborate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure integrated and patient-centred care. Participate in continuous professional development activities to maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills. Manage human resources, finances and assets. Manage performance information.

Appointment under the Public Service Act. ANNEXURE C All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview. The Z83 application form must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please submit a complete application for the post you apply for and attach your supporting document on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability. All shortlisted candidates 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks and will be made in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and fair recruitment practices. OTHER POSTS