About the Role
The Department of Health is looking for a dedicated Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty Nursing: MOU) to join their team at the Delft Community Health Centre and Kraaifontein Community Health Centre in the Northern/Tygerberg area. This role is vital for providing comprehensive, holistic nursing care and treatment to pregnant clients, ensuring that they receive the highest standard of care during a critical time in their lives. By joining this team, you will not only contribute to the health and well-being of mothers and their babies but also play a crucial role in strengthening public health services within the community.
As a Professional Nurse, you will assist with the management of nursing operations and deliver quality patient care while promoting infection control and occupational health and safety within the department. Your expertise will be essential in coordinating the nursing division effectively, particularly during after-hours operations, thus ensuring that quality healthcare is always accessible to those in need.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to improving the health status of South Africans and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare services. Through its various initiatives, the department aims to address health disparities and promote wellness across communities. Working here means becoming part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout the country.
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to pregnant clients, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Assist in managing nursing services and promoting effective teamwork within the department.
- Implement infection control and quality assurance measures in accordance with healthcare standards.
- Coordinate nursing operations after hours, ensuring the delivery of quality care.
- Manage financial resources effectively within the nursing division.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent, allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science or a related field.
- A minimum of 4 years (Grade 1) or 14 years (Grade 2) of relevant nursing experience after registration with SANC.
- Computer literacy, especially in MS Word and Excel, and a valid driver’s license (Code B/EB).
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
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 with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science 267 (R212) OR A 4-year bachelor's degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
A Postgraduate Diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse 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: Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
Valid (Code B/EB) driver's license.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, leadership skills and computer Literacy (MS Word & Excel).
Ability to direct the team to ensure quality holistic health care and to function independently in a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to lead a team in obstetric emergencies Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation.
Knowledge of Human resource, financial and supply chain policies, and guidelines.
Job Duties
Responsible for the provision and implementation of comprehensive holistic nursing care and treatment to all pregnant clients.Assist with management of people management services within the Department.
Effective utilization of financial resources within the department.
Ensure the promotion of Quality assurance, Infection Control and Prevention & Occupational Health & Safety within the department.
Deliver a support service to the Operational Manager and ensure effective coordination of the nursing division after hours.
