About the Role
The Worcester Regional Hospital is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team as Professional Nurses Grade 1 to 3 in the Family Medicine unit. Located in the heart of Worcester, this role is crucial in delivering high-quality healthcare services to the community. As a Professional Nurse, you will play a fundamental role in providing direction and supervision for implementing nursing plans, ensuring that clinical practice meets the highest standards of quality patient care.
This position is not just about fulfilling a job; it’s about making a tangible impact on the lives of others. By joining the Worcester Regional Hospital, you will contribute to a culture of compassion and excellence in public service. Your work will directly affect the well-being of patients and their families, making this a highly rewarding position in the healthcare sector of South Africa.
About the Department
The Worcester Regional Hospital is part of a broader network dedicated to delivering exceptional health services in the Western Cape. The hospital’s mission is to provide comprehensive, accessible, and quality healthcare to all members of the community. Working in this environment means being at the forefront of health promotion and disease prevention, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
As a member of the nursing team, you will collaborate with various healthcare professionals, contributing your expertise while continuously learning and adapting to new challenges in the healthcare landscape. The hospital values teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to excellence, making it an inspiring place to grow your career in public service.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise the implementation of nursing plans to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintain compliance with nursing laws and regulations.
- Foster collaborative relationships with nursing staff and other stakeholders.
- Efficiently manage human, material, and physical resources.
- Accurately collect and record patient data.
- Provide support to supervisors and colleagues as needed.
- Participate in continuous professional development and training.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification or an equivalent qualification allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
- For Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years’ relevant nursing experience post-registration.
- For Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years’ relevant nursing experience post-registration.
- Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Strong problem-solving, motivational, and leadership skills.
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) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR a 3-year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General 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 requirements of the job: Ability to work shifts during the day and night, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by supervisor.
Willingness to rotate within different Functional Business Units.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): The ability to function independently in a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to direct the team to ensure quality nursing care.
Good problem solving, motivational and leadership skills.
Job Duties
Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality 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 a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
Ensure accurate collection and recording of data.
Render support to the supervisor and colleagues.
