Professional Nurse: Specialty Nursing Stream – Oncology

Requirements

Grade 12/ Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and 1 year post-basic qualification in Oncology Nursing (R212). Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse and Oncology Nursing Speciality. Current registration with SANC as Professional Nurse and Oncology Nursing Speciality. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable post registration experience as a General Nurse. NB: Proof of Current and Previous Experience (Certificate of service) stating the relevant experience endorsed and stamped by HR Department will be requested only to the shortlisted candidates. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing is required. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General nursing is required. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the Oncology Nursing Speciality after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality. Additional Qualifications: Diploma in Basic Midwifery will be an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Possess communication skills for dealing with patients, supervisors and other members of the multi-disciplinary team including the writing of reports when required. Good human relations displaying a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including a willingness and awareness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele). Ability to plan and organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.

Key Responsibilities

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care that is cost-effective, equitable and efficient. Perform a quality comprehensive clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards determined by IALCH and relevant prescripts. Implementation of all programs that promote good health outcomes in oncology nursing. Internal rotation of staff within the relevant speciality will be exercised according to patients need. Night duty will be implemented. Acts as shift leader in Unit when necessary. Perform duties as delegated by the supervisor of the area.

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