PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: PSYCHIATRIC) (X2

Cape Winelands District

SALARY : Grade 1: R362 559 (PN-B1) per annum

Grade 2: R445 917 (PN-B2) per annum
CENTRE : Robertson CDC, Langeberg Sub-district (X1 post)

Stellenbosch PHC, Stellenbosch Sub-district (X1 post)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: 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 a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in
Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science. Registration with a professional council:

Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A

minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after
registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A

minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after
registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10
years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience
in Psychiatry after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned
above. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good psychosocial- and health assessment
skills and knowledge of Mental Health Legislation and Psychopharmacology. Good
problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, planning and organisational skills.
Fluency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

DUTIES : Actively participate as a specialist nurse in the provision of acute and chronic

mental health care to clients of all age groups at Health Care facilities in the Sub-
district. Make bio-psychosocial health assessments that are culturally sensitive.
Design and implement treatment plans and critically evaluate outcomes. Promote
and maintain mental health and manage the effects of mental illness through
education, counselling and psycho-social rehabilitation. Participate in the training
and clinical supervision support of other health care providers.

ENQUIRIES : Robertson CDC: Ms M Williams, Tel No: (023) 626-8548

Stellenbosch PHC: Ms D Johnson, Tel No: 021 – 808-6108
APPLICATIONS : The District Director: Cape Winelands Health District Office, Private Bag X3079,

Worcester, 6849.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms JB Salie

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