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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 or 3 (Specialty: Mental Health)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: CKD18/2020
  Beaufort West PHC Support & Outreach,
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Actively participate as a specialist nurse in the monitoring and provision of acute and chronic mental health care to patients/clients of all age groups at Health Facilities in the Central Karoo District. Design and implement treatment plans and critically evaluate outcomes. Promote and maintain mental health and manage the effects of mental illness through education, counselling and psycho-social rehabilitation. Participate in the training and clinical supervision of other health care providers. Responsible for clinical governance evaluation (clinical audits) relating to mental health services in the district. Data Management.
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the 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 Psychiatry after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
 
Enquiries:
Ms A Jooste, tel. no. (023) 414-3590
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Must have good psychosocial, health assessment, interpersonal, planning, organisational and training skills. Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation and psychopharmacology, as well as of relevant legislation and policies of the Western Cape. Good verbal and written communication skills in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape. Computer Literacy.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualifications will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualifications 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 with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel in the district as well as in the province.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R383 226 - R 444 276 per annum, Grade 2: R471 333 - R 579 696 per annum (Plus a non-pensionable rural allowance of 12% of basic annual salary) Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
10/23/2020 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: 11/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
 
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