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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife and proof of current registration (i.e., annual licencing receipt of 2024). 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: Prepared to work at different facilities within the Sub-District including a Mobile. Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector and basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) to be able to communicate, capture patient information, check results, capture data and do and track referrals on the different electronic systems. Ability to promote quality patient care through the implementation of protocols, guidelines, and standards.
Duties
Management of Burden of disease in accordance with the guidelines and protocols of the Western Cape. Provide quality of care to all patients within PN scope of practice, in consideration of their presented health issue. Maintain accurate clinical records, statistics registers, and referral records. Effective utilization of Resources/Stock within the limited budget constraints. Participation in Community events and initiating awareness in the of health-related issues. Maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork, but able to work independently and supervise and mentor lower categories of staff.
Applications
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment. 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).