Senior Professional Nurse

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To supervise, monitor and control the provision of quality health care according to the professional standards required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Nursing diploma/degree) is essential
• Registered as a nurse with the South African Nursing Council is essential
• 3 years working experience as a professional nurse is essential
• At least 6 months relieving experience as a Senior Professional Nurse would be advantageous
• Experience in infection prevention, epidemiology or public health is desirable

COMPETENCIES:

• General Nursing, Midwifery, Community Health Nursing and Psychiatry
• Dispensing, Primary Health Care and Occupational health
• Trauma knowledge, Knowledge of ARV/Wellness and TB
• In-depth understanding of infectious diseases, microbiology, and epidemiology
• Knowledge of national and local infection p...