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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: Mental Health)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GRD80/2023
  Knysna Hospital and Knysna/Bitou Sub-district, 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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literate. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the psychiatry complex with regards to emergency and non-emergency nursing, as well as day patient care.
 
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. Render and supervise specialised clinical nursing care and support clinical staff. Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Maintain and promote professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and others. Display of core values of the Department of Health in the execution of duties.
 
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 Psychiatry after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
 
Enquiries:
Ms PM Peters, tel. no. (044) 302-8400
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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: Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science with the South African Nursing Council.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. and proof of current registration for 2023.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to work overtime. Good verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R431 265 (PN-B1) per annum, Grade 2: R528 696 (PN-B2) per annum 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: 8/25/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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