POST 26/216 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: PALLIATIVE CARE)
SALARY : Grade 1: R337 359 per annum
Grade 2: R411 978 per annum
Grade 3: R495 423 per annum
CENTRE : Paarl Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : 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. OR A 4 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 South African
Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse. Registration with a professional
council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate /
recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC 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: Willingness to work overtime as or when required. Willingness to
undergo palliative care training. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent
theoretical and clinical knowledge in general nursing and experience in/
knowledgeable about palliative care. Passionate about palliative care. Flexible,
responsive, critical and creative thinking, complex problem-solving skills, ability
to work collaboratively within the MDT and between internal and external
teams. Computer Literacy.
DUTIES : Facilitate the provision of holistic institutional nursing care to patients in an
environment which promotes core values and human dignity. Ensure that
quality of nursing care is facilitated cost effectively, efficiently and equitable
whilst at the same time ensuring compliance to the requirements of
professional and ethical practices. Ensure realisation of strategic goals and
objectives of the Palliative unit with regards to inpatient and outpatient care.
Ensure supportive role from ward staff i.r.o end of life patients, receiving and
referrals of patients, performing patient assessments and ensuring patients
and appropriately managed and monitored by mentoring and guiding ward staff
appropriately. Ensure that effective health promotion and comprehensive
health care are in place for treatment of patients and ensure the effective
utilisation of resources to provide quality and sustainable patient care.
Coordination of relevant monthly meetings, liaising and communication with
the multi-disciplinary teams, effective utilisation of training and research
opportunities and effective administrative management of reporting on
Palliative care.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Rust, email: Magda.Rust@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : 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).