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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 3 (General: Palliative Care)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS354/2024
  Eerste River Hospital
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwifery or Psychiatry (where applicable).
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation and policies. Knowledge of legal framework and regulations regarding nursing practice. Good leadership and people management skills, maintain constructive relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Facilitate the provision of holistic institutional nursing care to patients in an environment that promotes core values and human dignity. Ensure that quality of nursing care is facilitated cost-effectively, efficiently, and equitably whilst at the same time ensuring compliance to the requirements of professional and ethical practices. Ensure realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Palliative unit with regard to inpatient and outpatient care. Ensure supportive role from ward staff i.r.o end of life patients, receiving and referrals of patients, performing patient assessments, and ensuring patients are appropriately managed and monitored by mentoring and guiding ward staff appropriately. Ensure that effective health promotion and comprehensive health care are in place for the treatment of patients and ensure the effective utilisation of resources to provide quality and sustainable patient care. Coordination of relevant monthly meetings, liaison and communication with multi-disciplinary teams, effective utilisation of training and research opportunities, and effective administrative management of reporting on Palliative care.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
 
Enquiries:
Mrs MM Luphondo, tel. no. (021) 902-8010/57
 
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 with the SANC (including individuals who must apply for change of registration status). The pool of applicants will be considered for the same vacant posts within Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife or Psychiatry (where applicable).
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, night duty, and perform overtime as required. Willingness to undergo palliative care training.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 307 473- R 362 187 per annum, Grade 2: R 375 480- R 442 296 per annum, Grade 3: R 451 533- R 578 826 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
12/6/2024 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: 12/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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