14/161 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL) (TRAINING RELIEF:

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR a 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to perform

at irregular hours, including night duty, overtime, stand-by. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the nursing processes and procedures as outlined in Nursing Act and SANC regulations. Professionalism, good Interpersonal communication skills, leadership skills and flexibility. Skills to plan, organize & coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving and decision making. DUTIES : Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care and the education of nursing and other personnel. Render advanced clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with surgical and medical procedures. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development. Display of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties.