• Reference Number : refs/020588
• Directorate : Primary Health Care
• Number of Posts : 12

• Package : Gr1 R451 533.00 Gr2: 553 545.00
• Enquiries : Deputy Director Nursing Tel. No: (016) 950 6002.

Requirements :

• Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Post basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in terms of Government notice no R212 in Primary Health Care. Grade 1: Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional nurse with the SANC in General nursing plus a post basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212 in the specialty of Primary Health Care. Current Registration (2023) SANC. Certificate in ESMOE training will be an added advantage. Grade2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse. with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty

Duties :

• Provide Primary Health Care through implementation of a comprehensive nursing care plan/program for the promotion of health, self-care, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients. Assess, diagnose and administer treatment plan of common or minor health conditions presented at primary health care facilities in accordance with prescribed norms and standards, guidelines and treat patients condition as prescribed. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related frameworks. Act as a shift leader in the unit in the absence of the facility manager to ensure compliance to professional and ethical practice. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians including report writing when required (multi-disciplinary team within the district). Ensure compliance to infection control principles and waste management guidelines. Ability to work under pressure. Ensure compliance to Ideal Clinic Realization Framework guideline, norms and standards, policies, regulations, protocols, guidelines and SOP. Communication and Problem-solving skills and accurate data collection. Delegate duties and support staff in the execution of patient care delivery. Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff and support staff. Effective utilization of resources: Human Resources, material resources and financial resources. Participation in training and research. Assist with the relief of duties and act as shift-leader on extended hours of service. Partake on overall specialized unit functions, i.e., team building, Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Participate in preparation of monthly continuous medical education (CME).

Notes :

• Applications can be dropped off at 2nd Floor HR- Johan Heyns Vanderbijlpark. Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 form, fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. (Please refer to the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 the Department where the position was advertised it should state the 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 certificates and other relevant documents on application but must submit 151 a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated to specify the following: All experience should be in 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, service certificates, and other relevant documents on or before the interview and 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). Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 of which one must be immediate supervisor, 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, and employment verification. 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. The Department reserves 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 to apply

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District Health

Closing Date : 07-06-2024

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.