About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated PNA2 Professional Nurse Grade 1 (General Nursing) to join their team in Braamfontein, South Africa. This role is vital in ensuring that patients receive high-quality nursing care in an environment that promotes health and well-being. As a professional nurse, you will be at the forefront of patient care, implementing comprehensive nursing plans that not only address immediate health concerns but also contribute to long-term health outcomes for the community. Your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the standards of healthcare delivery and enhancing the quality of life for individuals in your care.
In this position, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary health team to provide supervision and direction in nursing practices. You will be responsible for promoting health, self-care, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients within a compassionate and therapeutic environment. Your ability to maintain accurate nursing records, participate in health promotion initiatives, and engage with patients will make a significant difference in the lives of those you serve and contribute positively to the broader public service in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to delivering equitable, accessible, and quality healthcare services to all South Africans. Their mission encompasses promoting health, preventing illness, and ensuring that health services are delivered efficiently and effectively. Working within this department means being part of a vital institution that strives to improve public health outcomes and uphold the rights of patients. As a member of this team, you will contribute to initiatives that promote health education, disease prevention, and quality care across communities.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direction and supervision in implementing nursing care plans for patients.
- Administer treatments for common health conditions in accordance with established guidelines.
- Screen patients for health problems and communicate findings with the healthcare team.
- Maintain comprehensive nursing records and document patient progress.
- Participate in health promotion initiatives and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Collaborate with health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Educate and mentor nursing students and contribute to their professional development.
- Uphold ethical standards and advocate for patients’ rights within the healthcare environment.
- Implement infection control measures and adhere to relevant health regulations.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate and a relevant Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing, NQF level 7) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse, with completion of community service where applicable.
- A clear criminal record and no pending legal cases against you.
- Knowledge of nursing procedures, healthcare legislation, and patient rights.
- Strong communication, report writing, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in planning, organizing, and information management.
- Computer literacy and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
A Grade 12 and a relevant Basic R425 qualification i.e.
Diploma/Degree in Nursing (NQF level 7) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
Where applicable completion of community service.
No criminal record or any cases pending against you.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Care Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc.
Skills: Good Communication skills, Report writing skills, Facilitation skills, Co-ordination skills, Liaison skills, Networking skills, Problem solving skills, Information Management Knowledge Management, Planning & Organising, Computer Literacy.
Job Duties
Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care): Implement a comprehensive nursing care plan/program for the promotion of health, self-care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients.Administer treatment plan of common or minor primary health conditions presented at primary care facilities in accordance with prescribed norms and standards, guidelines and treat conditions of patients as prescribed.
Screen health problems and diseases in accordance with prescribed norms and standards.
Maintain a therapeutic relationship and environment in which health care can be provided optimally and safely.
Report and communicate on the continuity of care to the caregivers and members of the health team.
Create and maintain a complete and accurate nursing record for individual health care users.
Audit clinical records by analyzing data.
Participate in health promotion and illness prevention initiatives and contribute to their evaluation.
Demonstrate and understand traditional healing practices within the health care user’s belief.
Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice): Maintain a plan to improve the quality of nursing and health care.
Implement quality improvement plan.
Participate in the auditing of quality of nursing and health care.
Assist in the development of nursing and improvement of standards of care through research.
Create an environment and learning opportunities that foster professional growth and improvement in nursing and health care.
Actively engage in the education and training of students in the health care system.
Perform or carry out interventions ranging from personal care with active involvement of patients and other members of the team.
Develop and document interventions and progress of patients to facilitate continuity of care.
207 Participate in the formulation and review of nursing interventions through comprehensive and on-going assessment.
Identify health indicators and risk factors and conduct client satisfaction surveys.
Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care: Maintain a professional and ethical practice as well as an enabling environment for ethical practice.
Protect and advocate rights of patients regarding health care.
Implement patient care standards, policies and procedures.
Compliance and adherence to the relevant acts/prescripts applicable within the nursing environment.
Contribute to the education and professional development of students.
Apply the principles of nursing care in service rendering, for the maintenance of professional excellence.
Implement nursing care management activities according to the Standards of Practice and Scope of Practice and act upon breaching of laws relating to nursing practice and professional code of conduct and practice standards.
Implement quality improvement plan, the Nursing Act and Regulations, the Code of Ethics and Professional Practice of the South African Nursing Council.
Implement procedures that maintain effective infection control and occupational and safety measures in accordance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation.
Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders: Collaborate with members of the health and social care teams and assist in decision-making pertaining to health care delivery.
Communicate with the multi-disciplinary health teams, organizations and special interest groups when dealing with community health issues and needs.
Disseminate information on epidemics, nutritional disease, maternal and infant morbidity and mortality and other common diseases.
Participate in health promotion and illness prevention initiatives.
Implement nursing interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
