PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL) (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE) Overberg District

Job Overview

A vacancy exists for a Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 (General) (Primary Health Care) at Overstrand PHC Support and Outreach in the Overberg District. Responsibilities include providing direction and supervision for quality comprehensive care, maintaining ethical practices, managing resources, and participating in training. Requirements include a basic nursing qualification allowing SANC registration, varying experience levels from 0 to 20+ years, a valid driver's licence, computer literacy, and NIMART/BANC training.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse, OR a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: Grade 1: None; Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration at SANC as a Professional Nurse; Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years experience.
• Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver's licence.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
• NIMART, BANC trained or experience.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of quality comprehensive care within the Primary Health Care context.
• Maintain ethical practice within legal and regulatory framework.
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with all relevant stakeholders of the Primary Health Care Team.
• Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
• Participate in training programmes and research activities.
• Maintain workplace disciplinary of sub-ordinates.

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