POST 26/80: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY)
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R451 533 per annum
Grade 2: R553 545 per annum
CENTRE: George Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualifications: Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing)
or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Council (SANC) as a
Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in
Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Trauma and Emergency Nursing. Registration with a
professional council: Proof of current annual registration with SANC. 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 Trauma and Emergency Nursing science after obtaining
the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirement of the job:
Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends and public holidays to meet the
operational requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation
and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Skills to plan, organise & coordinate
the service by analysing, problem solving & decision making. Leadership towards the realisation
of strategic goals and objectives of the Intensive and High care unit.
DUTIES: (key result areas/outputs): Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing
care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing
personnel as a Professional Nurse in the Trauma & Emergency department. Render and
supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with surgical and medical
procedures. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Maintain
and promote professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and others. Display
of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties, while practising
within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.
ENQUIRIES: Ms LK De Goede tel. no. (044) 802-4352
APPLICATIONS: Applications are submitted online via western cape health “online
applications”).
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 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: Critical Care Nursing: Trauma and Emergency.
CLOSING DATE: 12 August 2024