A post-basic qualification, with a duration of one-year accredited with the SANC in Psychiatric Nursing (Advanced Psychiatric Nursing).
Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
At least six years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Psychiatric Nursing after obtaining the one-year post basic qualification in Psychiatric Nursing.
Must work day duty for planned periods and shifts including weekends and public holidays, depending on the operational requirements.
When on day duty, will be expected to relieve the head of nursing and in exceptional circumstances, the operational manager in line with operational requirements.
A valid driver's licence.
Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Knowledge of legal framework governing the nursing profession, with regard to acts, regulations and directives impacting on the functioning of the nursing service.
Management, basic financial-management, strong leadership and time management skills.
Coordinate all activities on night duty and communicate with the relevant supervisors and stakeholders.
Gathering of patient-related statistical information.
Effective management of the hospital on night duty.
Management and monitoring the effective utilisation of human, financial and physical resources.
Assurance of quality nursing care throughout the hospital.
Provision of on-going support to the nursing service.
Participation in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures.
Supervision of the implementation of effective processes and practices with regards to all statistical information needed to render a quality mental health service.
Liaising with relevant stakeholders on night shift - referring hospitals, family members, security service, SAPS, etc.
Note: This post was also advertised in the Sunday Times, Rapport, City Press and on Career Junction as well as Gumtree.