• Reference Number : refs/021921
• Directorate : Nursing- Mental Health Unit
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 656 964 (per annum) (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Mr. GNB Moeng Tel: 0114883424 Ms L. Maseko Tel 0114884732

Requirements :

• Matric or equivalent. Basic R452 qualification i.e. Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Post-basic nursing qualifications, with a duration of at least 1 year registered with the SANC in Child Psychiatric Nursing and Nursing Administration. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Have a minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of period referred to above must appropriate / recognizable experience in Child Psychiatry after obtaining the 1-year post-basic nursing qualification. Computer literacy will be added advantage.

Duties :

• To co-ordinate nursing services in a specialty unit. Apply systems in place to ensure service delivery meets required standards as regulated by policies, procedures and operational plan. To apply nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices to improve and maintain service delivery. To ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by health facility. To promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the institution. Ensure that the unit complies to Ideal Hospital standards. To apply basic HR and financial policies when coordinating care to our patients and other stakeholders. To demonstrate effective communication with patient, relatives, supervisor, other health professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required. To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team on a supervisory level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. To work effectively and amicably at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences and able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. To provide support and advice to health institutions within the cluster and catchment area. Control the provision of nursing care through staff scheduling and supervision. To ensure that the environment complies with the Health and Safety Act and Infection and Prevention Control Polices. See in-service training as part of the daily duties. Ensure effective efficient budget control and assets control for the department.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly on a (PDF Format only) to the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za Please use the reference as the subject. Alternatively submit at: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, No 17 Jubilee Road, Parktown, 2193, Admin Building, Room 08. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialed and signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it 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 and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate supervisor and must be contactable, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Institutions 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, Coloured Males, Indian Males, Indian Females, White Males, Coloured Females, White Females and African Males are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 27-11-2024

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.