Professional Nurse: Professional Services (2 Posts Available in Various Facilities), Ref No. DSD 90/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to provide holistic nursing care to residents in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 1: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse
• No experience required. Grade 2: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse
• Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse
• A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality care to residents); Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice)
• Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the prescripts and regulations relevant to nursing and health care; Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing MDT members and other stakeholders
• Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectivel; It will be advantageous to have a mental health qualification(advanced psychiatry).

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Nursing care processes and procedures; Nursing statutes and any other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act.
• Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Report writing; Facilitation; Co-ordination-, liaison- and networking; Problem solving; Information- and knowledge management; Planning and organising.

Remuneration    

• Grade 1: R476 367 – R559 548 per annum; Grade 2: R583 989 – R723 954 per annum (OSD as prescribed)