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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: RHS101/2025
  Paarl Hospital
 
Enquiries:
E Smith Emily.Smith@westerncape.gov.za Tel: 021 8602839
 
Minimum educational qualification:
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 with Psychiatry. A post-basic, nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 (one) year accredited with SANC in Advanced Psychiatry Nursing Science.
 
Note:
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 the post basic qualification in: Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science with the South African Nursing Council. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within Paarl Hospital for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification as mentioned above.
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal). Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Skills to plan, organise and coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving and decision making. Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Psychiatric Department. Ability to function independantly , as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provide optimal, holistic specialized psychiatric nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework. Effective utilization of human, financial and physical resources (equipment and consumables). Participation in appropriate personal /professional development activities: Self, students, other categories of staff. Ensure efficient and accurate documentation, statistical data collection capturing and participation in research activities. Assist with the development and the implementation of nursing quality improvement plans, policies and standard operating procedures. Display of core values of the Department of Health & Wellness in the WCH. In the execution of duties, while practising within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Psychiatry. Proof of current registration with SANC.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to work shifts, night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 476 367 per annum; Grade 2: R 583 989 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
7/11/2025 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: 7/25/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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