Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Mental Health)

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness · Western Cape

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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 qualification 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.

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 one-year post-basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver's licence. To perform relief duties within the Southern Western Sub-Structure. 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.

Actively participate in the clinical management and nursing care to patients with Mental Health problems within the Sub-district. Provide support and capacity development to PHC personnel for Sub-district level services and students and peers. Promote community development and participation in mental health care delivery. Liaise with other role players. Conduct research related to mental health and service delivery.