Pna2 Professional Nurse Grade 1 (General Nursing)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY
Vacancy at a glance
- Employer
- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY
- Location
- Braamfontein
- Pay or stipend
- R337 359 p.a. + service benefits
- Closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
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Overview
Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care): Implement a comprehensive nursing care plan/program for the promotion of health, self -care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Adm inister treatment plan of common or minor primary health conditions presented at primary care facilities in accordance with prescribed norms and standards, guidelines and treat conditions of patients as prescribed.
Requirements
- A Grade 12 and a relevant Basic R425 qualification i.e
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing (NQF level 7) 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) as a Professional Nurse
- Where applicable completion of community service
- No criminal record or any cases pending against you
- Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Care Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho -Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc
- Skills: Good Communication skills, Report writing skills, Facilitation skills, Co -ordination skills, Liaison skills, Networking skills, Problem solving skills, Information Management Knowledge Management, Planning & Organising, Computer Literacy
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care): Implement a comprehensive nursing care plan/program for the promotion of health, self -care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients
- Adm inister treatment plan of common or minor primary health conditions presented at primary care facilities in accordance with prescribed norms and standards, guidelines and treat conditions of patients as prescribed
- Screen health problems and diseases in ac cordance with prescribed norms and standards
- Maintain a therapeutic relationship and environment in which health care can be provided optimally and safely
- Report and communicate on the continuity of care to the caregivers and members of the health team
- Create and maintain a complete and accurate nursing record for individual health care users
- Audit clinical records by analyzing data
- Participate in health promotion and illness prevention initiatives and contribute to their evaluation
- Demonstrate and understand traditional healing practices within the health care user’s belief
- Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice): Maintain a plan to improve the quality of nursing and health care
- Implement quality improvement plan
- Participate in the auditing of quality of nursing and health care
- Assist in the development of nursing a nd improvement of standards of care through research
- Create an environment and learning opportunities that foster professional growth and improvement in nursing and health care
- Actively engage in the education and training of students in the health care system
- Perform or carry out interventions ranging from personal care with active involvement of patients and other members of the team
- Develop and document interventions and progress of patients to facilitate continuity of care
- Participate in the formulation and review of nursing interventions through comprehensive and on-going assessment
- Identify health indicators and risk factors and conduct client satisfaction surveys
- Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the l aws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care: Maintain a professional and ethical practice as well as an enabling environment for ethical practice
- Protect and advocate rights of patients regarding health care
- Implement patient care standards, policies and procedures
- Compliance and adherence to the relevant acts/prescripts applicable within the nursing environment
- Contribute to the education and professional development of students
- Apply the principles of nursing care in service rendering, for the maintenance of professional excellence
- Implement nursing care management activities according to the Standards of Practice and Scope of Practice and act upon breaching of laws relating to nursing practice and professional code of conduct and practic e standards
- Implement quality improvement plan, the Nursing Act and Regulations, the Code of Ethics and Professional Practice of the South African Nursing Council
- Implement procedures that maintain effective infection control and occupational and safety measures in accordance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation
- Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders: Collaborate with members of the health and social care teams and assist in decision-making pertaining to health care delivery
- Communicate with the multi -disciplinary health teams, organizations and special interest groups when dealing with community health issues and needs
- Disseminate information on epidemics, nutritional disease, maternal and infant morbi dity and mortality and other common diseases
- Participate in health promotion and illness prevention initiatives
How to apply
Enquiries
Mr. Tshidiso Chabane/ Mr. Vuyo Sondo Tel No: ( 011) 689 3845/ 3723/ 3847
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