Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3

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. 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. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.

Experience

• Grade 1: None.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Grade 3 : A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts weekends, public holidays and nights and willingness to work overtime when necessary. Willingness to rotate within the different departments of the hospital.
• Competencies knowledge/skills: Basic computer skills 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 legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.

DUTIES

• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan Clinical practice/quality patient care. Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing quality of practice. Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively.