Staff Nurse jobs

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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.

ENQUIRIES

Ms S Abrahams, tel. no. 021 - 834 5826

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work overtime when necessary. Will be required to work shifts, including night duty, weekends, and public holidays. Be prepared to assist in another department other than where you are placed, according to operational requirements.

DUTIES (KEY RESULTS AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Provide basic clinical nursing care. Development and implementation of basic patient care plans. Facilitate the provision of health care and education according to individual needs of patients, family and community. Effective utilization of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Reporting on patient safety and adverse incidents. Effective record keeping.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Good communication, planning, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Enhance patient care through the implementation of SOP’s, policies, and guidelines.

EXPERIENCE

Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.