Professional Nurse Grade 1 and 2 (Specialty Nursing: Advanced Midwifery)

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Professional Nurse Grade 1 and 2 (Specialty Nursing: Advanced Midwifery) in Grabouw CHC, Theewaterskloof Sub-district, Overberg District.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse 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 after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Computer literacy. Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to this nursing speciality within the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Effective communication, interpretation, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution and organisational skills.
• Work within a shift system. Willing to work public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing. Assist with relief duties and partake in overall specialised area functions, i.e. team building, supervision, training, workshops and updates.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Assist in effective management and utilisation of human and financial resources to ensure optimal operational functions. To assist in the planning and co-ordination of training and research effectively. Assist to organise a cost-effective service daily and provide support to supervisor and management.