Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (Specialty: Psychiatry) (2 posts)

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification (R212) or a post graduate diploma (R635) in the relevant specialty.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of nursing and health service related acts, legislation, policies and practices. Problem solving, reportwriting, liaison and facilitation skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and use of Internet. Ability to lift and turn patients, standfor long hours and lift heavy equipment.
• To work shifts and after-hours including weekends, public holidays and night duty. To rotate to other departments within the psychiatry unit.
• R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880 plus R254) 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 (R212).
• OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide an optimal, holistic, specialised Nursing Care within set standards and within a professional, legal framework as a Professional Nurse in Mental Health wards/units.
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
• Participate in research and training and development of community, staff and students to achieve optimal health care and rehabilitation of Mental Health patients.
• Deliver an effective outreach service.
• Assist with administrative duties, e.g.data collation and reporting.