Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General: PHC)

SALARY :

• Grade 1: R337 359 per annum 
• Grade 2: R411 978 per annum 
• Grade 3: R495 423 per annum 

CENTRE : Swartland Sub-district (stationed at Malmesbury CDC) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. OR a 4-year bachelor’s 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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

Experience: 

• Grade 1: None
•  Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. 
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to drive mobile when required.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing within the public sector and basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) to be able to communicate, capture patient information, check results, capture data and do and track referrals on the different electronic systems. Ability to promote quality patient care through the implementation of protocols, guidelines, and standards. 

DUTIES :

• Treatment of patients on Primary Health Care level with regards to Curative Services, ie. Notifiable Diseases, Mental Health and Chronic Diseases. Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive nursing care within the PHC Context.
• Maintain ethical practice within legal and regulatory frameworks. Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders of the PHC team.
• Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Participate in training programs and research activities. Maintain workplace discipline of subordinates.