Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General Nursing) (Ward 13 & 14, Ward 5 & 6 and Psychogeriatric Ward) (4 posts)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Knowledge and understanding of nursing care processes, procedures, statuses, and other relevant legal and ethical practices. Computer literacy: MS Office, MS Outlook. Good Communication Skills and Report Writing. Appropriate experience in comprehensive nursing treatment and care to patients in a Mental Health Unit.
- Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends and public holidays to meet the operational requirements. Prepared to work in all departments/wards according to the operational needs of the hospital.
Responsibilities
- Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of Support to Nursing Services. Participation in training and research.
