Western Cape Government Staff Nurse Recruitment 2021

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide quality basic nursing care services under the supervision of a Professional Nurse with the scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and Charter of Nursing Practice. This post is stationed Cape Town.

Key Performance Areas

Development and implementation of basic patient care plans will entail: Ensure maintenance of patient hygiene; Sustain nutritional status of patients; Facilitate the mobility of patients; Facilitate the elimination processes; Provide basic clinical nursing care will entail: Measure, interpret and record vital signs; Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment;

Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures; Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures; Effective utilisation of resources will entail: Order stock and equipment in a cost effective manner; Report loss or damage immediately; Appropriate care and use of equipment and consumables; Upkeep of an updated inventory list; Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self development will entail: Maintain the code of conduct as required in the public service and by the professional body; Seek learning opportunities; Provide evidence of self development.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 1: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse. Grade 2: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse. Grade 3: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse; A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse.

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Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes; Nursing Act; Health Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Patient Rights Charter; Batho-Pele principles; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; Disciplinary code and procedure; Grievance procedure act; Written and verbal communication skills; Elementary facilitation skills; Responsiveness.

Remuneration

Grade 1: R171 381 - R192 879 per annum, Grade 2: R204 627 - R230 307 per annum, Grade 3: R242 166 - R297 825 per annum (OSD as prescribed) Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.