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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: Theatre)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GRD77/2023
  Riversdale Hospital, Hessequa, Garden Route District
 
Requirements Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least one year in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating theatre technique, which allows registration with SANC.
 
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: Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care, and the education of nursing and other personnel with regards to Theatre services. Render advanced clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with all theatre and surgical procedures, IPC practices, and CSSD procedures. Utilize human resources, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively in the theatre. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of effective training and research in Theatre and for all nursing staff.
 
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 an Operating Theatre Unit after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above.
 
Enquiries:
Mr P Moolman, tel. no. (028) 713-8643
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Skilled Nurse Clinician able to lead and assist in managing the Operating Theatre. Ability to analyse and interpret information and statistics, provide and compile reports, and establish and monitor effective theatre, IPC, and CSSD practices in Theatre. Manage effective appropriate and updated Theatre services. Stock and equipment management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Assist in Human Resource and Financial Management.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to perform night duty, on-call, after-hour, and weekend standby duties for the hospital
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 431 265 - R 497 193 (PN-B1) per annum - Grade 2: R 528 696 - R 645 720 (PN-B2) per annum (Plus a non-pensionable rural allowance of 8% of basic annual salary) Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
8/11/2023 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: 9/1/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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