• Reference Number : refs/021331
• Directorate : NURSING SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 375 480.00
• Enquiries : Ms Aphane KJ 012 717 9398

Requirements :

• Professional Nurse. Minimum of 10 years appropriate recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Experience as a Professional in Infection and Prevention Control, Computer Senior Certificate/Grade 12, Degree/Diploma in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a literate, report writing skills, good communication skills, ability to work under pressure, and interpersonal skills basic understanding of relevant legislation that governs Infection and Prevention Control in the institution are necessary.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an in -depth understanding of Nursing Legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how this impact service delivery. Identify Infection Control risks and make recommendations on mitigating factors. Ensure that all the departments comply with the IPC Framework, Guidelines, Principles, and protocols. Identify the outbreak of infection, initiate investigation, and control measures in collaboration with the IPC Committee, Provide effective and efficient Infection Prevention and Control services in the institutions. Conduct IPC Surveillance and report on the incidence and prevalence of alert organism and communicable disease to the Hospital IPC Manager and District CDC. Serve as clinical governance champion in the facility, ensuring effective clinical risk management system. Promote infection prevention and culture within the institutions by conducting relevant workshop, audits, meetings, and awareness. Identify and report all Hospital acquired infections. Visit all the Hospital departments within the institution to identify prevention and control risks Ensure that Infection Prevention and Control as well as Antibiotic stewardship committee are in place and functional. Provide advice on various aspects of Infection Prevention Control, relevant policies to management. Provide advice and training to all categories and staff.

Notes :

• Applications should be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za.No faxed application or hand delivery will be considered Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity) and must be initialed and signed. On the Z83 application form, the Department where position was advertised should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on application. Z83 form must be accompanied by recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae. All experience should be in a chronological order. The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position and dates (DD/MM/YYYY) indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must be in sync/correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks. The Department reserve the right to conduct verification beyond information provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above with the exception of HR verification checks, will result in the candidate being disqualify. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Jubilee District Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Jubilee District Hospital

Closing Date : 06-09-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.