PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: GIT, SURGERY RELIEF, ENT & PLASTIC) (X3 POSTS)

Job Overview

Groote Schuur Hospital in Observatory, Western Cape, is hiring three Professional Nurses (Grade 1 to 3) for General (GIT, Surgery Relief, ENT & Plastic). Salaries range from R337,359 to R495,423 per annum based on grade and experience. Applicants must hold a relevant nursing qualification (R425, R683, R174, or R171) and registration with the SANC. Duties include providing quality nursing care, human resource utilization, monitoring financial resources, and participating in research.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent (R683) allowing SANC registration as Professional Nurse.
• Alternatively, a 4-year bachelor's degree in nursing (R174) allowing SANC registration as Professional Nurse.
• Alternatively, a 3-year Diploma in Nursing (R171) allowing SANC registration as General Nurse.
• Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: None; Grade 2: Minimum 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse; Grade 3: Minimum 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse.
• Inherent requirements: Work shifts including weekends, public holidays, and night duty.
• Ability to lift and turn patients, stand for long hours, and lift heavy equipment.
• Willingness to rotate to other departments, excluding Maternity department.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control, control measures, and practices.
• Knowledge of Nursing Practices.
• Problem solving, report writing, liaison, and facilitation skills.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and use of Internet.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provision of quality nursing care within set standards.
• Effective human resource utilization and development.
• Effective monitoring of financial resources.
• Initiate and participate in research and data collection.

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