PROFESSIONAL NURSE WITH PSYCHIATRY GRADE 1 -3 [MENTAL HEALTH] - [CONTRACT UP TO 31ST MARCH 2027]
Key Performance Areas
Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Provide nursing service for both day and night shifts. Maintain constructive working relationship with all members of the team. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Stakeholders engagement. Willingness to train junior nurses and nursing students rotating the facility
Prerequisites
Basic R425 Qualification with Psychiatry (Diploma or Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Experience for (R337 359.00) Grade 1 (Minimum Notch): Less than 3 years’ appropriate/recognizable Nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. (R411 978.00) Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ experience appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. (R495 423.00) Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ experience appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. South African Citizen or permanent resident. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness and ability to work shifts / flexi hours [including night duty, weekends and public holidays]. Willingness to work extra hours on short notice. Willingness and ability to perform overtime when the need arises. Skills declaration form to be attached.
Person Profile
Knowledge of nursing care processes, procedures and legal frameworks. Good clinical skills. Ability to work under pressure and apply stringent infection control principles. Good communication skills. Application of the Batho Pele Principles. Computer literacy.