Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty Nursing: Midwifery and Neonatal)

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness · Western Cape

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REQUIREMENTS

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 Advance Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science 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 Midwifery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

Grade 1 : A minimum of 4 years' appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 2 : A minimum of 14 years' appropriate/recognizable 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/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends. Willingness to assist in other departments within the facility when needed.
Competencies knowledge/skills: Good communication skills both written and verbal. Appropriate supervisory skills and optimal utilisation of subordinates. Knowledge of Maternal & Neonatal Health Care services within a hospital setting, occupational health/ staff wellness and principles of infection prevention and -control. Ability to manage consumable resources effectively. Computer literacy.

Provision of specialized quality patient care and health service delivery.
Effective implementation of infection control policies and health and safety legislation. Effective utilization of all human- and physical resources.
Assist with Financial management and cost containment. Participate in health research, data collection & quality improvement initiatives. Provision of Support to Nursing Services.