About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty Nursing) located at the Hope Street Dental Community Health Centre in Cape Town. This pivotal position allows you to provide holistic and specialized nursing care in an operating theatre, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality dental services. Your expertise will contribute significantly to the wellbeing of the community, as the healthcare services you provide are essential for the overall health and quality of life of residents in the Southern and Western Sub-structure area.
As a Professional Nurse, you will work within a professional and legal framework, supervising and supporting the effective utilization of human resources. Your role is not just about providing care; it involves participating in oral health promotion activities and supporting outreach services, thereby enhancing public health initiatives. By joining this department, you will play an integral role in the healthcare system of South Africa, making a positive impact on the lives of many.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to delivering quality healthcare services across South Africa. Its mandate is to ensure that all individuals have access to adequate health services, improving health outcomes and promoting public health. Working for this department means being part of a team that strives to enhance the quality of life for all citizens, particularly in underserved communities. Every role within the department is vital to achieving the overarching goal of health equity and excellence in medical care.
What You’ll Do
- Provide specialized nursing care within an operating theatre environment.
- Ensure adherence to professional standards and legal guidelines in healthcare.
- Supervise and support the effective use of nursing staff and resources.
- Manage supply chains, assets, and data relevant to nursing duties.
- Participate in training programs and oral health promotion activities.
- Support outreach services and community health initiatives.
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: Operating Theatre, or a 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing with a post-graduate diploma in Peri-operative Nursing.
- For Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years nursing experience post-registration; for Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years with at least 10 years in an Operating Theatre.
- Willingness to work in an operating theatre and assist dentists during surgeries.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to carry small children when necessary.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
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) 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 the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre.
OR A 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 with the SANC in Peri-operative Nursing.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate /recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate /recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in an Operating Theatre Unit after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in the relevant speciality.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to carry small kids.
Willingness to work in Operating Theatre and Recovery room.
Willingness to assist Dentist in surgery when needed.
Valid drivers’ licence.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the theatre with regard to emergency and non- emergency operating nursing, as well as day patient care.
Job Duties
Provide an optimal, holistic, specialised Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a Professional Nurse in an Operating Theatre.Provision of a Quality Dental Service.
Periodically supervise and support effective utilisation of Human Resources.
Effective Supply Chain, Asset and Data Management.
Participate in training and Oral Health Promotion activities.
Practice Nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
Support outreach services done.
