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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 Nursing: Trauma & Emergency)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS244/2025
  Helderberg Hospital, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure,
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication and interpersonal relationships. Basic Computer skills in MS Word and Outlook. Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health, Western Cape.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Ability to work shifts during the day and night, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by supervisor and take charge of the hospital after hours.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. degree/diploma in Nursing and Midwife) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science in Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science in Critical Care Nursing: General.
 
Note:
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be conspired for appointment on condition that proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in the post-basic qualification in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with 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 Medical and Surgical Nursing Science in Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science in Critical Care Nursing: General.
 
Enquiries:
Ms T Khumalo, tel. no. (021) 850-4752
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care within the professional, ethical and legal framework and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Effective utilization of all resources. Provide support to Nursing Services ensuring quality productivity. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Participation in training, including mentoring and research.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 476 637 - R 559 548 per annum, Grade 2: R 583 989 - R 723 954 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
4/25/2025 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: 5/13/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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