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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Professional Nurse: Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Psychiatry)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: OD45/2021
  Cape Aghulhas Sub-district
 
Requirement:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and presentation skills. Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Knowledge and insight related to training and development of nurses and students. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to Nursing training and development. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution skills.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Psychiatry after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Holistic integrated specialized management of mental health patient at PHC level. Appropriate mental health programs implemented. To provide continues patient care through accurate record keeping. Facilitate liaison between district, regional and psychiatric hospitals via referral pathways. Patient and their supporters are given individualized education when their situation is reviewed.
 
Enquiries:
Ms G Van der Westhuizen, tel. no. (028) 514-8400
 
Note:
Only officials within the Provincial Government: Western Cape will be considered for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualifications will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualifications within a predetermined period of time. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) drivers licence. Willingness to work overtime. Be able to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team. Must travel in the Sub-district. Willingness to work in various levels of health facilities and in communities.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 388 974 (PN-B1) -R 450 939 per annum, Grade 2: R 478 404 (PN-B2)- R 588 390 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
11/19/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’stechnical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct)assessment.

  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 12/10/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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