Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty:Mental Health)
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: GRD14/2019
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Oudtshoorn PHC
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A competency test will form part of the selection process. 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). |
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Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Management experience at a Health Facility. |
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Actively participate in the provision of nursing care to patients with Mental Health problems. Advise/treat mental health conditions presented at health facility and ensure continuity of care. Provide a therapeutic environment, training and teaching of patients, staff, councillors and community as well as involvement in community projects focusing on mental health needs. Assist and monitor the implementation of nursing care plans, the evaluation thereof and perform office and clinical administration. Liaise and communicate with all relevant departments (internal and external). Provide relevant health information to health care users to assist in achieving optimal health care and rehabilitation of psychiatric patients. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. |
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Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. A post-basic qualification with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing. |
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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 the period referred to above must be appropriate, recognisable experience in Psychiatry after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatry. |
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Ms J Matyhila, tel .no. (044) 203-7200 |
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Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse: |
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Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB). Willingness to travel throughout the Sub-Districts. |
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Remuneration:
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R 383 226- R 444 276, R 471 333- R 579 696 Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
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Starting Date:
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9/6/2019 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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Closing date: 9/27/2019 12:00:00 AM
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FOR YOU
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