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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 3 (General Nursing: Wellness Program)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: WCD40/2021
  Swartland PHC, West Coast District
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Excellent communication with community and other stakeholders’ engagement and facilitation skills as well as ability to work in a team across service platforms. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies incl. Health care 2030, Sustainable Development Goals, 1st 1000 days. Excellent planning and organisational skills in community health care, programs and services. Computer literate in Microsoft office programs. Ability to communicate in 2 of the 3 official languages of Western Cape.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
External interface management by planning, coordination and implementation of wellness initiatives and interventions with support from internal stakeholders to implement community orientated primary care. Intersectoral interface management with strong organisational linkages and partnerships with outside stakeholders, sectors, departments, NGOs and community structures. Lead and co-ordinate scheduled wellness activities for men, women, adolescents, and youth with a focus on the 1st 1000 Days initiative towards building healthy communities. Co-ordinate wellness activities in the specific communities with a focus on Western Cape on Wellness (WoW!) to support an integrated approach in managing chronic conditions e.g. Diabetes, hypertension, TB, HIV, mental health. Coordinate and support the collection, collation, interpreting of health data for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. 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/recognized experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
 
Enquiries:
Ms J van der Westhuizen, tel. no. (022) 482-2729
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse (Annual Practicing Receipt).
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Willingness to work after hours, travel and to meet the operational requirements. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 260 760 - R 302 292 per annum, Grade 2: R 320 703 - R 368 307 per annum, Grade 3: R 388 974 - R 492 756 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
12/3/2021 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.
  • 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.
Closing date: 12/28/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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