About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Trauma) to join the dedicated team at Oudtshoorn Hospital. This role is vital in providing comprehensive specialized nursing care within a professional and legal framework. By working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, you will help deliver holistic healthcare that positively impacts the lives of the local community. Your contributions will not only support individual patients but also enhance the overall health standards in Oudtshoorn and its surrounding areas.
As a Professional Nurse, your expertise and compassion will be needed to implement infection control policies, health legislation, and clinical practice development initiatives. This position is essential for maintaining quality nursing care and ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of support and education during their healthcare journey. Your role in training and development will also shape the future of nursing practices within the hospital, making a meaningful difference in public service.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing accessible and quality healthcare services to all South Africans. With a focus on improving the health of communities through effective service delivery, the department plays a critical role in the country’s public health landscape. Working here means being part of a team that strives to uphold the health rights of individuals while promoting a healthier nation.
The department’s mission encompasses a wide range of healthcare services, from preventative care to emergency services, ensuring that every citizen receives appropriate and effective medical attention. Your role as a nurse will contribute significantly to this mission, allowing you to make a tangible difference in the lives of many.
What You’ll Do
- Provide specialized nursing care in trauma settings, adhering to all professional and legal guidelines.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic health services to patients.
- Implement infection control policies and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Participate in clinical practice development initiatives and contribute to educational activities.
- Support the nursing division with documentation, care planning, and health education.
- Engage in research activities to improve nursing practices and patient care outcomes.
- Assist in the training and development of nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent that qualifies for 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, or a relevant specialty.
- For Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years’ experience post-registration; for Grade 2: At least 14 years’ experience, with specific criteria for specialization.
- Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse is essential.
- A valid Code B/EB driver’s license is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills, along with good written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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 a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency.
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 South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited in Emergency Nursing.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognizable 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 requirement of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, standby duties and Public Holidays when needed.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how this impact on service delivery.
Effective interpersonal, leadership, organisational, decision making and conflict resolution skills.
Be knowledgeable about South African Triage Scale (SATS) and Emergency Nursing.
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Computer literacy (i.
e.
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Job Duties
Provide comprehensive specialized nursing care provided 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 implementation of infection control policies and health and safety legislation.
Effective utilization of human and financial resources.
Participate in training, development and research within the nursing department.
Provide support services to Supervisor and Nursing division.
