Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty: Mental Health) (X4 Posts)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Overview
Actively participate in the clinical duties and nursing care to Mental Health patients within the Sub-structure. Provide support and capacity development to PHC personnel for Sub-structure level services and students and peers.
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 qualific ation 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 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 in Psychiatry after obtaining the oneyear post -basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science
- Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Knowledge of and insight into relevant legislation and policies related to mental illness
- Ability to consult with clients who require mental health counselling
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in the clinical duties and nursing care to Mental Health patients within the Sub-structure
- Provide support and capacity development to PHC personnel for Sub-structure level services and students and peers
- Promote community development and participation in mental healthcare delivery
- Liaise with other role players
- Utilization of resources within the substructure
- Conduct research related to mental health and service delivery
How to apply
Application instructions from the official source
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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