Gauteng Dept of Health x10 Staff Nurse Grade 1 (Soweto Clinics)
Apply Gauteng Dept of Health x10 Staff Nurse Grade 1 (Soweto Clinics)
Gauteng Dept of Health x10 Staff Nurse Grade 1 (Soweto Clinics) Are you a dedicated healthcare professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to community health services in Gauteng? The Gauteng Department of Health is offering a chance to join their team as a Staff Nurse Grade 1 under the Directorate of Sub-District D at Soweto Clinics. With 10 available positions, this is a great opportunity to advance your nursing career while making a positive impact on public health.
- Position Title: Staff Nurse Grade 1
- Reference Number: refs/021777
- Directorate: Sub District D (Soweto Clinics)
- Number of Posts: 10
- Location: Johannesburg Health District (Soweto Clinics)
- Salary Package: R 209,112.00 – R 233,931.00 (plus benefits)
- Closing Date: 18 October 2024
- Contact: For enquiries, reach out to Ms. T. Makhudu at 011 527 1941.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Staff Nurse, you will work under the supervision of a Professional Nurse, delivering high-quality nursing care and ensuring the safety and well-being of patients. Your key duties will include:
- Observing and reporting abnormalities in patient health.
- Supervising Enrolled Auxiliary Nurses and Community Health Workers.
- Providing nursing care in alignment with the Batho Pele principles and the 6 Ministerial Priorities.
- Ensuring the provision of essential patient care needs such as oxygen supply, nutrition, fluid balance, and a safe therapeutic environment.
- Screening patients for health-related conditions such as TB, HIV, and other illnesses.
- Analyzing patient reports, maintaining records, and reporting to a Professional Nurse.
- Maintaining ethical standards, professional growth, and upholding a solid understanding of nursing processes and procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Qualification: A qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Staff Nurse.
- Registration: Proof of current registration with SANC will be required for shortlisted candidates.
- Experience: (Less one year of experience for candidates appointed outside of the Public Service after complying with registration requirements).
- Skills: Strong communication and report-writing skills, the ability to work under pressure, and good organizational and teamwork abilities.
- Additional Requirements: You will be required to work shifts, including weekends.
Why This Position is Important for Public Health
The Staff Nurse Grade 1 role is integral to improving community healthcare services. By screening patients for conditions like HIV, TB, and other diseases, nurses in this position help to manage and mitigate the spread of communicable diseases. Nurses also play a crucial role in patient recovery by ensuring that basic patient needs such as nutrition, oxygen supply, and safe environments are met. This leads to improved health outcomes and better service delivery for patients in Soweto Clinics.
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How to Apply?
Interested candidates must submit their applications via email to SubDistrictD.JobApplications@gauteng.gov.za. Be sure to include the reference number refs/021777 in the subject line of your email.
The application process requires a fully completed and signed new Z83 form accompanied by a detailed and recently updated CV. Copies of qualifications, identity document, and driver’s license are not required during the initial application phase but will be requested from shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates must submit certified copies of the required documents on the day of the interview.
Important: Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation or endorsement certificate from the respective council or body when shortlisted. The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to promoting diversity in the workplace, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
