CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER (TRAUMA)
South African Government
R431 265 per annum
Permanent
Kwa-Mashu
Posted 2023-12-11T15:10:59.384Z
ABOUT THE JOB
Application for employment form (new form Z83); which is obtainable at any Government Department or from the Website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicant must submit Z83 and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Copies of Identity document, driver’s license, highest educational qualifications and professional registration certificates must not be submitted when applying for employment. These will be requested only from shortlisted candidates. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert (only from shortlisted candidates). People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure that high quality nursing care is rendered to all clients accessing the CHC requiring Trauma and emergency care. Ensure that there is proper management and integration of HAST programs to PHC programs in Casualty department. Manage the utilization and supervision of resources. Coordinate the provision of effective training and research, focusing on the programs aimed at Orthopaedic care. Instil discipline, professionalism and work ethics among employees. Ensure compliance to quality, infection prevention and control (IPC) programs e.g. Ideal clinic realization and maintenance (ICRM) and Norms and standards (NS). Maintain a constructive working with the multi-disciplinary team members. Provide effective support to Nursing services e.g. assist with relief duties to nursing management.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Proof of work experience (Certificate of service) endorsed by Human Resource department only when shortlisted. Applicants are not submitting copies/attachments/ proof/certificates/ID/Driver license/qualifications on application, only when shortlisted). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as. Nursing act, Occupational health and safety act, Patients’ rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic R425 qualification – Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. One year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science (Trauma and emergency). Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (2023 SANC receipt)
About Company
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