About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated Professional Nurses Grade 1 to 3 (General Ward) to join the compassionate team at Wesfleur Hospital. Situated in the vibrant community of Atlantis, this role plays a crucial part in delivering optimal, holistic nursing care to the public. As a nurse in this position, you will have the opportunity to directly impact the lives of patients and contribute to the quality of healthcare services within the region.
This role is vital not only for the hospital but also for the community it serves. By providing high-quality nursing care within the professional and legal frameworks, you will ensure that patients receive the best possible support during their time of need. Your commitment to promoting quality assurance, infection control, and occupational health and safety will foster a healthier environment for both patients and staff alike.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all South Africans. It strives to provide equitable, accessible, and quality healthcare services through a comprehensive approach to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment. Working within this department means playing a pivotal role in advancing public health and ensuring that communities receive the care they deserve.
As a nurse in this department, you will be part of a larger mission to enhance healthcare systems, support professional growth, and uphold ethical standards in nursing practice. Your contributions will resonate throughout the community, making a real difference in people’s lives.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care in accordance with established standards and legal frameworks.
- Assist in managing people management services within the department.
- Ensure compliance with professional, legal, and ethical regulations governing nursing practice.
- Utilize financial and physical resources effectively within the department.
- Promote quality assurance and infection control measures.
- Support the Operational Manager while engaging in professional development and ethical practices.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse is essential.
- For Grade 1: No prior experience required; for Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years of nursing experience; for Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years of nursing experience.
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends, public holidays, and night duty.
- Competent in computer literacy to perform necessary tasks.
How to Apply
Please follow the application instructions below to submit your application.
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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.
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.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: None.
Grade 2: A Minimum of 10 years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 3: A Minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Inherent requirements of the job: Required to work shifts and after hours (weekend, public holidays, and night duty).
Willingness to rotate within the institution.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy.
Job Duties
Provide optimal, holistic nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework.Assist with management of people management services within the Department and compliance with professional, legal, and ethical regulations governing nursing practice.
Effective utilization of financial and physical 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, whilst maintaining professional growth and ethical standards and self- development.
