Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty: Advanced Midwifery/Neonatology)
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE
Overview
Provide optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework. Manage and monitor the efficient and effective utilisation of human, financial and physical resources. Participate in training, mentoring, research and implementation of the department's values. Provide support to Nursing Services and the Institution. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Maintain a good relationship with the MDT and refer patients for a holistic approach.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
- A post -basic nursing q ualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212) OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
- A postgraduate diploma (R635) accredited in Midwifery
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse
- Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
- Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post -basic qualification or post -graduate diploma in the relevant specialty
- Inherent requirement of the j ob: Willingness to work shifts (weekends, public holidays and nights) and willingness to work overtime when necessary
- Also be prepared to assist in other nursing units as the operational needs requires
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer skil ls in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
- Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi - disciplinary team
- Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislat ion and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape
Responsibilities
- Provide optimal, holistic , specialised nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework
- Manage and monitor the efficient and effective utilisation of human, financial and physical resources
- Participate in training, mentoring, research and implementation of the department`s values
- Provide Support to Nursing Services and the Institution
- Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self -development
- Maintain a good relationship with the MDT and refer patients for a holistic approach
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms N Adams Tel No: (028) 424-1167
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