Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (3 posts)

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (3 posts) in Vredendal Hospital, Female/Children's Ward (1 post), Maternity/Neonatal.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication and interpersonal relationships. Basic computer skills in MS Word and Outlook. Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health, Western Cape.
• Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse.
• Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and night duty as well as overtime when necessary. Ability to work in a high stress environment. Willingness to rotate between Wards.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of basic patient care plans, carried out under the supervision of the Professional Nurse, to deliver adequate patient care. Provide basic clinical nursing care to patients under the supervision of the Professional Nurse. Effective utilization of resources, including stock and equipment and proper maintaining thereof. Maintain professional growth and ethical standards and self-development.