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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Occupational Health)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH5/2023
  Red Cross Childrens War Memorial Hospital, Rondebosch
 
Note:
“Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post basic qualification: in Occupational Health and Safety with the South African Nursing Council.” Only Officials within the Provincial Government: Western Cape will be considered for this post.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing Science.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good Understanding of occupational health Services rendered at a healthcare facility. Knowledge of the ethical and legal framework of the Acts, Regulations, Rules, and policies that governs Occupational Health and Safety. Effective interpersonal, leadership, organisational, decision making and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrate a good understanding of People Management (Human Resources) and financial policies and practices. Computer literacy (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
 
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 the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification in Occupational Health Nursing Science.
 
Enquiries:
Ms G Haroun, tel.no. (021) 658-5855
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provide occupational/ student health services and refer to appropriate level of care where necessary. Coordinate and maintain occupational health services. Provide advisory services on OHS and IPC matters. Coordinate health promotion and wellness initiatives. Conduct occupational health risk assessments and develop improvement plan in collaboration with the management team. Ensure legal compliance with the OHS policy, OHS Act and related statues. Management of the clinic.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Proof of annual registration with the SANC.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty. To implement, supervise, delegate, co-ordinate and provide an effective and efficient comprehensive occupational health and safety service to the Health Care workers of the institution and affiliated departments and institutes. Fluent in at least two of the three official Languages of the Western Cape.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 400 644 (PN-B1) -R 464 466 per annum, Grade 2: R 492,756 (PN-B2)- R 606 042 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
2/3/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 2/24/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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