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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 (Clinical Nurse Training)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS360/2025
  Alexandra Hospital
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. degree/diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse with Psychiatry. A post basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatry Nursing Science.
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Computer literacy. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to Nursing training and skills development. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Appropriate and recognisable experience in training of nurses.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Current registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Psychiatry.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Facilitate and teach all training in relation to mental health and development programmes of the nursing and support personnel in the Nursing Component as well as other departments as required. Facilitate all induction and mentorship programmes in conjunction with HRD. Facilitate in-service training, skills update and competencies and skills of nursing personnel in mental health services. Facilitate developmental research in nursing science with specific interest in mental health nursing science. Facilitate student education and training with accredited service providers and tertiary institutions as well as placement to ensure achievement and maintenance of competence. Deliver a support service to the Nursing Services and the institution. Maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development.
 
Experience:
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 this period must be appropriate/ recognizable experience after obtaining the relevant 1 year post basic qualification required for Psychiatry.
 
Enquiries:
Mr M Njongonkulu, Tel. no. (021) 503 5077
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualification will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualification 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 on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in: Advance Psychiatry Nursing Science. The pool of applicants will be considered for other similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to provide relief duties on weekends and public holidays or when required. Valid Drivers’ licence (Code B/EB).
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 476 367 - 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:
6/27/2025 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: 7/18/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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