About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 based in the picturesque town of Knysna, within the Bitou sub-district. This vital role is not just about medical expertise; it’s about making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our communities. As a Professional Nurse, you will be at the forefront of promoting public health initiatives, particularly focusing on HPV vaccination campaigns in schools across the region. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the health of children and families, ensuring they have access to essential vaccinations and health services.
In this position, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, including educators and parents, to improve health service delivery in schools. Your commitment to upholding the departmental values of Caring, Competence, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Responsiveness, and Respect will be crucial. The role not only requires medical knowledge but also the ability to connect with the community, educate families, and dispel misinformation surrounding vaccinations.
About the Department
The Department of Health plays a pivotal role in the public service landscape of South Africa, dedicated to improving healthcare access and quality for all citizens. With a mission to promote health through various programs and initiatives, the department is committed to ensuring that every individual receives essential health services. Working here means being part of a team that values collaboration and innovation in delivering health solutions to communities.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate and implement HPV vaccination campaigns in schools, ensuring compliance with approved protocols.
- Deliver routine and catch-up immunisations along with Influenza vaccinations as per the Expanded Programme on Immunisation schedule.
- Collaborate with the Integrated School Health Nurse and other stakeholders to enhance health service delivery.
- Participate in outreach activities targeting high-risk communities to improve access to child health services.
- Monitor and delegate tasks to subordinate staff to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Support data collection efforts related to immunisation and health activities.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification or a 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing, enabling registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse is mandatory.
- For Grade 2, a minimum of 10 years’ experience in nursing is required; for Grade 3, at least 20 years of relevant experience.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a mobile clinic vehicle.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, along with computer literacy.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand delivered at: 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria. To submit an application online, click the link under the post you wish to apply for.
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’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime when needed.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a mobile clinic vehicle.
The incumbent is expected to consult with patients at different facilities in the Sub-Districts.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Planning and organisational Skills.
Computer literacy.
The ability to function independently under pressure.
Good communication skills (written and verbal).
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Job Duties
Promote and uphold the departmental values of Caring, Competence, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Responsiveness and Respect in all service delivery settings.In collaboration with the permanently appointed Integrated School Health Nurse, coordinate and implement HPV vaccination campaigns in public, private, independent and special schools in accordance with approved protocols.
Deliver routine and catch-up immunisations and Influenza vaccinations in line with the Expanded Programme on Immunisation schedule and relevant clinical guidelines and support with data collection within these program activities.
Coordinate, delegate and monitor tasks assigned to subordinate staff to ensure effective implementation of immunisation and child health activities.
-Participate in outreach activities that improve access to preventive child health and immunisation services, including support to high- risk communities, poor-performing areas and areas with known access barriers.
Collaborate with Educators, Parents, School Governing Bodies to improve uptake of HPV vaccinations and school health services and reduce the misinformation circulating within these structures.
