About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (Neonatal) at the New Somerset Hospital in Cape Town. This role is essential in providing compassionate and professional nursing care to newborns in critical condition. Staff nurses are at the forefront of healthcare, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care while supporting families during challenging times. The work you do here directly impacts the lives of infants and their families, making it a profoundly rewarding position in the public service.
As a Staff Nurse at New Somerset Hospital, you will be part of a dynamic team committed to improving healthcare outcomes for some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The role allows you to utilize your nursing skills while contributing to the community’s health and well-being. Here, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow, learn, and make a difference in the lives of others.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to promoting and maintaining the health of South Africans through a comprehensive healthcare system. This department plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all citizens have access to quality healthcare services. Working in this department means being part of a mission to enhance public health, prevent illness, and respond to health emergencies, making your work meaningful and impactful.
The Gauteng Department of Health is particularly focused on improving healthcare standards and access across the province, making significant strides in health education, community engagement, and patient care. Your contributions as a Staff Nurse will align with the department’s goals to provide equitable, accessible, and effective healthcare to all.
What You’ll Do
- Provide basic clinical nursing care to neonates, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Develop and implement patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitate health education for patients and families to empower them in their care.
- Utilize resources effectively to maintain high standards of care.
- Engage in professional development to uphold ethical standards and enhance your nursing skills.
- Report on patient safety and document any adverse incidents accurately.
- Maintain meticulous records of patient care and treatment plans.
What You’ll Need
- A qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse.
- Registration with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.
- For Grade 2: At least 10 years of appropriate nursing experience post-registration.
- For Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years of appropriate nursing experience post-registration.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with practical nursing knowledge in a hospital setting.
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: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: None.
Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.
Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays to meet the operational requirements.
Must be prepared to assist in 211 all departments according to operational requirements.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Effective communication skills Practical knowledge and experience of basic nursing care in a hospital setting.
Interpersonal skills.
Job Duties
Provide basic clinical nursing care.Development and implementation of basic patient care plans.
Facilitate the provision of health care and education according to individual needs of patients, family and community.
Effective utilization of resources.
Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
Reporting on patient safety and adverse incidents.
Effective record keeping.
