PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY NURSING: PAEDIATRICS WARD AND PAEDIATRIC OPD) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

Job Overview

George Regional Hospital is hiring a Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 for Specialty Nursing within the Paediatrics Ward and Paediatric OPD, under the Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services. Applicants must hold a basic nursing qualification, a post-basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in Child Nursing Science, and active SANC registration. Experience requirements range from 4 to 14 years. Responsibilities include providing specialized clinical care, supervising nursing staff, managing resources, and supporting medical procedures in George, Western Cape.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification allowing SANC registration as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Child Nursing Science (R212), OR a 4-year bachelor's degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification with a post graduate diploma (R635) in Child Nursing.
• Current annual registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Grade 1 Experience: Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2 Experience: Minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse, with at least 10 years after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Willingness to assist in the Neonatology department.
• Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, and public holidays.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
• Skills to plan, organise & coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving & decision making.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, planning & implementation of nursing care plans, and education of nursing personnel in the Paediatric department.
• Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with surgical & medical procedures.
• Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain & promote professional growth/ethical standards and development of self & others.
• Display core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties while practising within applicable legislation, regulations and protocols.

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