Salary: R720 819 per annum
Centre: Valkenburg Hospital
Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212). OR a 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science(R212) or a post-graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Work night duty on a planned schedule to relief the night manager. A Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of legal framework and regulations regarding nursing practice. Good leadership and people management skills, maintain constructive relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team. Computer literacy. Basic financial management skills. The ability to communicate (verbal and written).
Duties: Ensure adherence to MHCA prescripts and other legislation. Effective management of the ward, hospital after hours, over weekends and public holidays on a planned basis and maintain good working relationships amongst all members of staff. Manage and monitor the effective utilisation of human, financial and physical resources as per departmental policies. Co-ordinate and actively participate in focused training and development of permanent staff and nursing students according to development plan. Participate in analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures.
Enquiries: Mr V Nel Tel No: (021) 826-5801
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 203
Apply with the Z83 form and a CV, quoting the reference number. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular.