About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: ICU High Care) to join the team at George Regional Hospital. This role is vital in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). As a Professional Nurse, you will play a crucial part in supporting both adult and paediatric patients, utilizing your expert knowledge and skills to identify and prevent risks while actively participating in quality improvement initiatives. Your efforts will directly influence patient outcomes and enhance the overall health and wellbeing of the community.
Located in the picturesque city of George, this government job is more than just a position; it is an opportunity to serve the public and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families during their most vulnerable moments. Your role in coordinating and supervising nursing personnel will help ensure that the ICU operates smoothly and efficiently, ultimately contributing to the Department of Health’s mission of providing accessible and quality healthcare services to all South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting and protecting the health of the population in the Western Cape. Its mission encompasses a broad range of healthcare services, from preventive measures to specialized medical care, ensuring that every citizen has access to essential health services. Working within this dynamic department means being part of a team that is dedicated to improving healthcare standards and outcomes for the community, making a significant difference in people’s lives every day.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver quality patient care in the ICU, ensuring adherence to nursing standards and protocols.
- Supervise and educate nursing personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, using data and audits to enhance service delivery.
- Assist the unit manager in coordinating unit activities, including managing personnel, equipment, and resources.
- Maintain professionalism and embody the core values of the Department of Health in all aspects of your duties.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing is required.
- For Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years of relevant nursing experience post-registration with SANC.
- For Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years of relevant nursing experience, including 10 years post-acquisition of the post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and standby duty as needed.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of relevant health legislation and policies.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions provided below.
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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Child or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General.
OR 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited in Critical Care Nursing (Adult) or Critical Care Nursing (Child) 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 relevant specialty.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, overtime, day and night duty, weekends, public holidays and standby duty to meet the operational requirements of the unit.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
Skills to plan, organise & coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving & decision making.
Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Intensive and High care unit.
Job Duties
Use expert knowledge and skills to ensure quality appropriate adult and paediatric patient care are met and delivered by the nursing and clinical team including identification and prevention of risks.Participate in quality improvement implementation by providing effective direction, supervision and education of nursing personnel as a Professional Nurse in the Intensive/High care unit, according to audits and appropriate data.
Support the unit manager/Operational manager in the co-ordination, organising and control over the activities, personnel, equipment, and stores in the unit to utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
Maintain professionalism and the display of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties, while practising within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.
