About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Emergency Unit) to join the team at Karl Bremer Hospital, located in Bellville, Western Cape. This role is vital in providing optimal, holistic specialized nursing care to patients within the emergency unit, ensuring that they receive the highest standards of care in a supportive and professional environment. By stepping into this position, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the health and well-being of the local community, making a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families in need.
As a Professional Nurse, you will be responsible for not just the clinical care of patients but also for the effective utilization of resources and participation in training and research initiatives. Your role will be pivotal in supporting the nursing services and promoting ethical standards and professional growth within the team. This position is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to make a real difference in public service while advancing your nursing career.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting health and well-being across South Africa, focusing on providing accessible, equitable, and quality healthcare services to all citizens. Working within this department means being part of a larger mission to improve health outcomes, support community health initiatives, and ensure that healthcare professionals have the resources and training they need to excel in their roles. By joining the Department of Health, you are contributing to a meaningful cause that directly affects the lives of countless individuals across the nation.
What You’ll Do
- Provide specialized nursing care in the Emergency Unit, adhering to professional and legal standards.
- Support the effective use of resources within the department to ensure optimal patient care.
- Participate in training programs and research initiatives to enhance nursing practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Maintain and promote ethical standards and personal professional growth within nursing.
- Address patient needs with compassion and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent, allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Post-basic nursing qualification in a relevant specialty accredited by the SANC.
- Grade 1: Minimum of 4 years’ experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 14 years’ experience, with at least 10 years post-basic qualification experience in a specialty.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with basic computer literacy.
- Ability to work shifts, including weekends, public holidays, and nights.
- Strong decision-making, conflict resolution, and organizational skills, alongside the ability to thrive under pressure.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.A post-basic nursing qualification of at least one year accredited with the SANC in: Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing (General) (R212), or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency (R212), or Four-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174), OR Equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) allowing registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
A Postgraduate Diploma (R635) accredited in: Emergency Nursing, or Critical Care Nursing (Adult).
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post graduate diploma in the specific specialty.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts (weekends, public holidays and night duty and overtime).
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent verbal and written communication skills communication and basic computer literacy skills ((MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices in the field of speciality.
Ability to promote quality through the setting, implementation, and the monitoring of nursing standards in the Emergency Centre.
Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team, effective communication, interpersonal, decision making, conflict resolution skills, good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
Job Duties
Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework.Effective utilization of resources.
Participation in training and research.
Provision of Support to Nursing Services.
Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
