Professional Nurse-Heidelberg Hospital

PROFESSIONAL NURSE GENERAL (X2 POSTS) Directorate: HAST Directorate: Nursing

SALARY : Grade 1: R241 908 per annum (General) Ref No: PROFN/HEIDH1/2 of 2018 Grade 2: R297 516 per annum (General) Ref No: PROFN/HEIDH2/2 of 2018 Grade 3: R362 559per annum (General) Ref No: PROFN/HEIDH3/2 of 2018 CENTRE : Heidelberg Hospital

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: No experience. Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as Professional nurse. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional nurse with the SANC in general nursing. 

Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as Professional nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as Professional nurse. Basic training on HIV/AIDS/TB and PMTCT and/or comprehensive HIV/AIDS/STI/TB including PMTCT. NIMART (nurse initiating anti-retroviral treatment) and IMCI (integrated management of childhood illnesses) trained. 

NAS (National adherence strategy) trained, Tier.net system trained. 5Years minimum working experience with HAST patients including children and pregnant women. Computer literacy and Tier.net system skills. Communication and Problem-solving skills.

DUTIES : Provide a comprehensive HAST (HIV/AIDS/STI/TB) service, perform PICT (provider- initiated counselling and testing), the ability to assess the eligibility investigations and interpretation of results. Independently initiate ARV’s and monitor the client for the prognosis on ARV. Implement TB/HIV collaboration and PMTCT. Implement NAS strategy and differentiate care(decanting), operate Tier.net and analyse theTier.net report. Ability/knowledge to implement quality improvement plan, practice within scope of practice for Professional Nurses, Co-ordinate nursing duties with other multidisciplinary teams and utilize Human resources, material and physical resources effectively and efficiently.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. P.E. Thithi Tel No: +2776 3196 594 APPLICATIONS : Applications should be submitted to HR department at Heidelberg hospital, Hospital street. Heidelberg 1441 or posted to Heidelberg hospital, Private bag 612, Heidelberg 1438.

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form with a C.V, Certified copies of I.D and Qualifications and copy of SANC receipt to be attached. Please note successful candidate will be subject to OHS medical surveillance as required in the HBA regulations within the OHS act 85 of 1993, security and reference check.