About the Role
The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: ICU). Based in Rondebosch, Cape Town, this position is crucial in delivering specialized nursing care to children in need of intensive medical attention. Your contribution will not only support the clinical team but also directly impact the health and well-being of young patients and their families, making a difference in the community.
This role requires a compassionate and skilled nurse who is committed to upholding high standards of care within a professional legal framework. Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide holistic health care, engage in clinical practice development initiatives, and participate in educational activities and research. The work you do here will enhance the quality of nursing services and support the effective utilization of resources, all while ensuring that every child receives the best possible care.
About the Department
The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to children in South Africa. With a focus on specialized care, the hospital plays a vital role in the public health landscape, ensuring that children with critical needs receive the attention and support they deserve. Working here means being part of a passionate team that prioritizes children’s health and well-being, contributing to a significant cause that resonates throughout the community.
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive specialized nursing care in the ICU
- Actively participate in a multi-disciplinary team to enhance holistic health care
- Maintain accurate documentation and care planning
- Engage in health education for patients and families
- Support clinical practice development initiatives and educational activities
- Utilize human and financial resources effectively
- Provide assistance to the Supervisor and Nursing division
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification or equivalent that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse
- Post-basic nursing qualification in Critical Care Nursing or equivalent
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
- Grade 1: Minimum of 4 years’ nursing experience post-registration
- Grade 2: Minimum of 14 years’ nursing experience post-registration, with significant experience in the relevant specialty
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
- Strong knowledge of nursing legislation and ethical practices
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
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 (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 Child Nursing Science OR 4 year Bachelor 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) or Child Nursing.
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, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing.
Deputizing for the Operational Manager: Nursing.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how it impacts on service delivery.
Ensure that clinical nursing practice is rendered by the nursing team and promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards.
Effective interpersonal, leadership, organizational, decision making and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrate a good understanding of People Management (Human Resources) and financial policies and practices.
Computer literacy (i.
e.
291 MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook}.
Knowledge of FBU functions and management (ability to work collaboratively within FBU’s).
Job Duties
Provide comprehensive specialized nursing care within a professional legal framework.Participate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic health care, Provide good documentation, care, planning and health education.
To support and participate in clinical practice development initiatives, educational activities, and research.
Effective utilization of human and financial resources.
Provide support to Supervisor and Nursing division.
