About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 at the Ladismith Clinic located in the serene town of Ladismith, part of the Kannaland Sub-district. This role is crucial to ensuring comprehensive nursing care within the Primary Health Care context, ultimately enhancing the well-being of the community and contributing positively to public service in South Africa. As a Professional Nurse, you will play a vital role in directing and supervising the implementation of quality nursing practices, ensuring that ethical standards are upheld within all legal and regulatory frameworks.
Working at the Ladismith Clinic offers you a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients in the community, fostering a constructive working relationship with fellow healthcare professionals. Your contributions will not only help in delivering effective health services but will also aid in the training and development of healthcare staff, advancing the overall healthcare system in the region.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting health and wellness for all South Africans. With a mission to provide accessible and high-quality health services, the department focuses on comprehensive healthcare, ensuring that all citizens receive the care they need. Working here means being part of a larger vision to improve public health outcomes, create a supportive environment for healthcare professionals, and enhance the quality of life within communities.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direction and supervision for the delivery of comprehensive nursing care in line with Primary Health Care principles.
- Maintain ethical and legal standards in nursing practice.
- Foster effective working relationships with stakeholders within the Primary Health Care Team.
- Utilize available resources efficiently to ensure optimal patient care.
- Participate in training programs and engage in research activities to enhance nursing practices.
- Uphold workplace discipline and manage the performance of subordinate staff.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification or a 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing, allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- Experience: Grade 1 requires no experience; Grade 2 requires a minimum of 10 years post-registration experience; Grade 3 requires a minimum of 20 years post-registration experience.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to operate a mobile clinic vehicle.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, self-discipline, and the ability to work independently under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients and team members.
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’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 204 requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime when needed.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a mobile clinic vehicle.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Planning and organisational Skills.
Self- discipline and motivation.
The ability to function independently under pressure.
Good communication skills.
Job Duties
Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the Primary Health Care context.Maintain ethical practise within legal and regulatory frameworks.
Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders of the Primary Health Care Team.
Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
Participate in training programmes and research activities.
Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates.
