POST 25/587 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: PSYCHIATRY)
SALARY : Grade 1: R495 423 per annum
Grade 2: R607 350 per annum
CENTRE : George Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that
allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a
Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least
1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science
(R212) OR A 4-year Bachelor degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent
qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African
Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma
(R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing. Registration with
a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council
(SANC) as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years
appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a
Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of
14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a
Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the
period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in
Psychiatric Nursing science after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification
in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work
shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays to meet the
operational requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good verbal and
written communication skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of
the Department of Health Western Cape. Skills to plan, organise & coordinate
the service by analysing, problem solving & decision making. Leadership
towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Psychiatric
Department.
DUTIES : Use expert knowledge and skills to ensure quality appropriate patient care are
met and delivered by the nursing and clinical team including identification and
prevention of risks. Participate in quality improvement implementation by
providing effective direction, supervision and education of nursing personnel
as a Professional Nurse in a Psychiatric unit, according to audits and
appropriate data. Support the unit manager/Operational manager (OPM) in the
co-ordination, organising and control over the activities, personnel, equipment,
and stores in the unit to utilize human, material and physical resources
efficiently and effectively. Maintain professionalism and the display of core
values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties, while
practising within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the
public service.
ENQUIRIES : Ms LK De Goede Tel No: (044) 802-4352
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates
may be subject 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 with their job
application/on appointment. 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)”