About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals for the role of Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General) in the Overstrand Sub-district. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the community, providing essential primary health care services that improve the quality of life for residents in this scenic coastal area of the Western Cape. As a Professional Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in managing wellness initiatives and fostering intersectoral partnerships, ensuring that comprehensive care is delivered effectively and empathetically.
This role is crucial not only for the patients you will serve but also for the entire community. By working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will help implement community-oriented primary care initiatives, addressing chronic conditions and promoting overall wellness. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of men, women, adolescents, and youth, particularly focusing on vital programs such as the 1st 1000 Days initiative.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting and protecting the health of all South Africans. Its mission is to provide accessible, equitable, and quality health services to the communities it serves. Working within this department means being part of a dynamic team that strives to improve health outcomes through innovative health programs and services. Your role as a Professional Nurse will be integral to achieving these goals, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in your care.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the planning, coordination, and implementation of wellness initiatives and interventions.
- Maintain strong organizational linkages with external stakeholders, including NGOs and community structures.
- Provide direction and supervision to ensure quality comprehensive care within the Primary Health Care context.
- Uphold ethical practice within the legal and regulatory framework.
- Foster constructive working relationships with all members of the Primary Health Care Team.
- Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
- Participate in training programs and research activities to enhance service delivery.
- Coordinate wellness activities focusing on chronic conditions and targeted demographics.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- For Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years of relevant nursing experience post-registration.
- For Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years of relevant nursing experience post-registration.
- A valid driver’s license (Code B/EB/C1).
- Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong decision-making abilities, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
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 the SANC as Professional Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s license.
Willingness to work overtime when necessary and relieve duties at other clinics in the Sub- district.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
NIMART, BANC trained or experience.
Job Duties
External interface management planning, coordination and implementation of wellness initiatives and interventions with support from internal stakeholders to implement community orientated primary care.Intersectoral interface management with strong organizational linkages and partnerships with outside stakeholders, sector, departments, NGO’s and community structures.
Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive care within the Primary Health Care context.
Maintain ethical practice within legal and regulatory framework.
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.
Co-ordinate wellness activities with a focus on Western Cape on Wellness (WoW!) to support all chronic conditions.
Co-ordinate wellness activities for men, women, adolescents, youth and with a focus on the 1st 1000 Day initiative.
