Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Nephrology)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of nursing and health service related acts, legislation, policies and practices. Problem solving, report writing, liaison and facilitation skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and use of Internet
- Willingness to work shifts including weekends, public holidays and night duty. Willingness to rotate within Nephrology unit. Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours and lift heavy equipment.
Responsibilities
- Provide an optimal, holistic, specialised Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a professional nurse in Nephrology.
- Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
- Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
- Participate in research and training and development of community, staff and students to achieve optimal health care and rehabilitation of trauma and emergency patients.
- Deliver an effective outreach service.
- Assist with administrative duties, e.g. data collation and reporting.
