PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: OPD) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Job Overview

Karl Bremer Hospital under Metro Health Services is seeking Professional Nurses (Grade 1 to 3) for General OPD. Candidates must possess a basic R425 nursing diploma/degree or 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing, and registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Experience ranges from none for Grade 1, up to 10 years for Grade 2, and 20 years for Grade 3. Responsibilities include providing optimal holistic nursing care, resource utilization, and supporting nursing services.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as Professional Nurse. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience.
• Willingness to work shifts, day & night duty, weekends, public holidays and overtime.
• Willingness to rotate to other wards when required.
• Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to function independently under pressure.
• Knowledge and insight into protocols and policies pertaining to nursing practices in a hospital setting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework.
• Effective utilisation of resources.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
• Provision of Support to Nursing Services.
• Participation in training and research.

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