About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals for the role of Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing) at Knysna Hospital. This essential position allows you to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of the community in Knysna, located along the beautiful Garden Route of South Africa. As a Professional Nurse, you will be at the forefront of patient care, providing direction and supervision for the implementation of nursing plans that are crucial to delivering quality healthcare.
This role is vital to the public service, as skilled nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system. Your expertise and commitment will ensure that patients receive the highest standards of care, contributing to the overall health of the community. Working in a collaborative environment with other healthcare professionals, you will be involved in maintaining constructive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, which is essential for fostering a supportive healthcare community.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to providing accessible and high-quality healthcare services to all South Africans. Its mission is to promote health, prevent illness, and provide comprehensive healthcare services that meet the needs of the population. Working in this department means being part of a larger mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities across South Africa. You will play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in your area, ensuring that it is equitable, efficient, and effective.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direction and supervision for nursing plans related to clinical practice and patient care.
- Implement standards and practices that ensure quality nursing care.
- Maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing nursing and healthcare.
- Foster constructive working relationships with nursing staff and other stakeholders.
- Efficiently utilize human, material, and physical resources in your practice.
- Participate in training, development, and research initiatives within the nursing department.
- Provide support to nursing services to enhance patient outcomes.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent, allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- For Grade 2, a minimum of 10 years of recognizable experience in nursing after registration.
- For Grade 3, a minimum of 20 years of recognizable experience in nursing after registration.
- Willingness to work shifts, night duty, and weekends, as well as the ability to rotate to other wards.
- Basic computer literacy, specifically MS Office.
- Strong independent working ability and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies, including Health Care 2023 and Sustainable Development Goals.
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.
OR A 4 year Bachelor 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 shifts, night duty, overtime, public 278 holidays and weekends.
Willingness to rotate to other wards in the facility.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic Computer literacy (MS Office).
Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal).
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies including Health Care 2023, Sustainable Development Goals.
Job Duties
Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice or patient care).Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice).
Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
Maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
Participate in training, development and research within the nursing department.
Provision of support to nursing services.
