PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 GENERAL (NURSE RELIEF TEAM) (CONTRACT UNTIL 31 JANUARY 2027) (3 POSTS)

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade1: None Grade2: A minimum of 10 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work overtime and rotate within the hospital when required. Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, public holiday to meet operational requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of nursing care processes, procedures, statuses, and other relevant legal and ethical practices. Computer literacy (MS Office and Outlook). Good communication skills. Report writing. Appropriate experience working with Mental Health Care users in a Psychiatric Ward.

(key result areas/outputs): Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal and ecosystem framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of Support to Nursing Services. Participation in training and research.

Ms P Satani, tel. no. (021) 370-1231

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status)”.

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