About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to fill the position of Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Psychiatry) at Lentegeur Hospital, located in Mitchells Plain, near Cape Town. This essential role focuses on providing specialized psychiatric nursing care, ensuring that all patients receive optimal, holistic treatment within established standards and legal frameworks. By joining this team, you’ll play a crucial part in enhancing the mental health services available to the community, making a positive impact on the lives of those who rely on these vital healthcare services.
In this role, your contributions will extend beyond patient care. You will actively engage in the effective use of resources, participate in personal and professional development activities, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the nursing department. Working at Lentegeur Hospital not only offers you the chance to grow your skills and experience in a supportive environment but also allows you to serve the community of Mitchells Plain and surrounding areas, fulfilling a pivotal role in public service and mental health care.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing accessible, quality healthcare to all South Africans. It aims to ensure that the health needs of the population are met through effective policies and the provision of essential services. Working within this department means being part of a team dedicated to improving health outcomes and promoting wellness throughout the community. Every employee contributes to a larger mission of enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families, making a significant difference in society.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver holistic and specialized psychiatric nursing care to patients.
- Effectively manage resources including human, financial, and physical assets.
- Participate in personal and professional development activities for self and colleagues.
- Ensure accurate documentation and statistical data collection related to patient care.
- Assist in the development and implementation of nursing quality improvement plans.
- Engage in research activities to advance nursing practices within the department.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science or a relevant 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
- Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- Grade 1: Minimum of 4 years of experience in nursing after registration.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 14 years of experience in nursing, including at least 10 years post-specialty qualification experience.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills alongside knowledge of relevant health legislation.
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 R880) 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 Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212).
Or a 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 with the SANC in Mental Health 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 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 requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays to meet the operational requirements.
It will be required of the incumbent to rotate within the hospital.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health and Wellness Skills to plan, organize and coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving and decision-making.
Leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of the Mental health unit.
Computer literacy in MS packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Job Duties
Provide optimal, holistic specialized psychiatric nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework.Effective utilization of human, financial and physical resources (equipment and consumables).
Participation in appropriate personal /professional development activities: Self, students, other categories of staff.
Ensure efficient and accurate documentation, statistical data collection capturing and participation in research activities.
Assist with the development and the implementation of nursing quality improvement plans, policies and standard operating procedures.
