Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty: Theatre And Day Ward)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Overview
Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel as a Professional Nurse in the Operating Theatre. Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with surgical and medical procedures.
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 qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre (R212)
- OR A 4-year bachelor’s 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 post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Perioperative Nursing
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Profess ional Nurse
- Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
- Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Operating T heatre after obtaining the 1-year post -basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty
- Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, overtime and public holidays to meet the operational requirements
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape
- Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Operating Theatre
Responsibilities
- Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel as a Professional Nurse in the Operating Theatre
- Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with surgical and medical procedures
- Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively
- Maintain and promote professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and others
- Display of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties
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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Enquiries
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Ms LK De Goede Tel No: (044) 802-4352
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