Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 (SPECIALTY: Occupational Health and Safety)

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REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) 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 Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212) OR A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R 1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows r egistration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in t he specific specialty after obtaining the 1- year post-basic qualification as mentioned above. Or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Occupational Health Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal). Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Skills to p lan, organise and coordinate the service by analysing, problem solving and decision making. Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi -disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to 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). DUTIES: Develop, manage and implement an effective Occupational Medical Surveillance Programme in the hospital. Coordinate and manage an effective Occupational Health (OH) Clinical Service for staff. Identification and Mitigation of Occupational Risks in the hospi tal. Governance, compliance and management of Occupational Health Services Training, Capacity Building and Occupational Health Awareness. SALARY: Grade 1: R495 423 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 per annum CENTRE: Paarl Hospital ENQUIRIES: Email: Mr F Van der Watt at Francois.vanderWatt@westerncape.gov.za Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

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