Minimum educational qualifications:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma /degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse 
• A post-basic nursing qualification with the duration of at least 1 year in Medical and Surgical Science: Operating Theatre Nursing accredited with SANC.

Registration with a professional council:

• Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse
• Proof of annual registration with the SANC (2019/2020).

Experience:

• Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years’ appropriate /recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years’ of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in an Operating Theatre Unit after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification referred to above.

Inherent requirements of the job:

• Willingness to carry small kids
• Willingness to work in Operating Theatre and Recovery room
• Willingness to assist Dentist in surgery when needed 
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Good verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape
• Leadership towards realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the theatre with regard to emergency and non-emergency operating nursing as well as day patient care.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualifications will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualifications within a predetermined period of time. Candidates without the required post-basic qualifications can only be appointed if no suitable candidates with the required educational qualifications could not be found. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Enquiries: Ms C Windt, tel. XXX-XXXX

Closing Date: 28 June 2019 

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE ATTENTION MR F LE ROUX, THE DIRECTOR: METRO DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICES, SOUTHERN/WESTERN SUB STRUCTURE, DP MARAIS NURSES HOME, CORNER OF WHITE AND MAIN ROAD, RETREAT 7945 OR P.O. BOX 30360, TOKAI 7966.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications without the aforementioned will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement. No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. CVs will not be returned. Excess personnel will receive preference. Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.

As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment.