Professional Nurse (General Nursing) (Day & Night) Jobs

Requirements:

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Basic R425/R683 qualification (diploma or degree in nursing) with a psychiatric nursing qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a professional nurse in general nursing.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, Criminal Procedure Act, and Child Justice Act.
• Proof of current registration with SANC.
• Computer literacy and a driver’s license are advantages.
• Skills in presentation, leadership, problem-solving, stress tolerance, self-confidence, innovation, creativity, emotional intelligence, and project management.

Duties:

• Provide optimal, holistic nursing care that meets set standards and follows professional and legal guidelines.
• Deliver treatment and care to patients in the psychiatric unit in a cost-effective, efficient, and equitable way.
• Implement therapeutic nursing groups in the unit.
• Act as a shift leader, responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising to ensure quality patient care standards are met.
• Prevent and manage patient safety incidents.
• Manage human resources during shifts, promote professionalism, and lead by example.
• Communicate effectively with patients, supervisors, and other clinicians, including writing reports when needed.
• Understand and apply nursing legislation, the National Nursing Strategy, and ethical practices. Ensure infection prevention and control (IP&C) standards are implemented.
• Conduct presentations, manage problems and patient safety incidents in the unit.
• Implement the National Nursing Strategy 2020/21-2025/26 and manage quality improvement plans.
• Supervise and mentor students and other nursing staff.
• Provide direction for implementing nursing care plans.
• Serve on hospital committees to help achieve hospital goals and act as Operational Manager when required.

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Gauteng Department of Health channels.

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