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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) (Male Admission Wards) (3 posts)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS475/2025
  Lentegeur Hospital
 
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 with Psychiatry. A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health and Wellness Skills to plan, organize and coordinate the service by analyzing, problem solving and decision-making. Leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of the Mental health unit. Computer literacy in MS packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
 
Experience:
Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Psychiatry after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above.
 
Enquiries:
Mr. MM Banzi, Tel. no. (021) 370-1248.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. 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 other similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
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.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Psychiatry.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays to meet the operational requirements. Must be prepared to assist in all departments according to operational requirements.
 
 
 
 
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:
7/25/2025 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: 8/8/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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