PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: GAUTENG
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
POST 31/113 : STAFF NURSE
Directorate: Nursing
SALARY : Grade 1: R199 725 – R 222 929.per annum (salary will be in accordance with OSD)
CENTRE : Tara the H. Moross Centre, Sandton
REQUIREMENTS : Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse (Enrolled
Nurse). A 1-year psychiatric experience will serve as an added advantage.
Must possess communication skills, empathy and compassion, time
management, medical knowledge, organizational skills. Must know Batho Pele
principles and its applicability. Must know and apply six-key ministerial
priorities. Must be conversant with National Core Standards. Successful
candidates will be subjected to medical surveillance.
DUTIES : perform nursing practice particularly for assessment of psychosocial health
needs in line with physiological ones design, implementation and evaluation of
care planning with the partnership of client − restoration and promotion of
mental health and enhancement of quality of life as client’s desire −
collaboration with other mental health team members in the care provision.
Safeguard Mental Health Care Users (MHCU) from unsafe practice. Ensure
patients’ rights of dignity, autonomy, privacy, confidentiality and access to
information. Maintain a therapeutic environment conducive to mental health
rehabilitation. Recognise the factors affecting mental health and the
appropriate actions to take for mental health promotion. Identify the healthrelated needs of clients in different health care settings. Communicate health
information and co-ordinate mental health education/promotion activities
effectively. Collect and utilise updated evidence and reliable information for
planning and improving mental health promotion and education activities.
Intervene appropriately to safeguard the interests and well-being of clients.
Administer medication to MHCU under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
Attend in service trainings and staff meetings as required. Adhere to all facility
policies and procedures.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. T. Mohai Tel No: (011) 535 3006
POST 31/114 : NURSING ASSISTANT
Directorate: Nursing
SALARY : Grade 1: R157 761 – R 175 728.per annum (salary will be in accordance with
OSD)
CENTRE : Tara the H. Moross Centre, Sandton
REQUIREMENTS : Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant
(Enrolled Nursing Assistant). A 1-year psychiatric experience will serve as an
added advantage. Must possess communication skills, empathy and
compassion, time management, medical knowledge, organizational skills.
Must know Batho Pele principles and its applicability. Must know and apply sixkey ministerial priorities. Must be conversant with National Core Standards.
Successful candidates will be subjected to medical surveillance.
DUTIES : Observing patients for signs of physical or emotional distress and reporting
concerns to the supervising nurse. Providing basic care such as bathing,
shaving, grooming, and dressing patients. Observing and reporting changes in
patient behaviour or body language that may indicate distress or danger to self
or others. Escort patients to appointments in hospital or other areas of the
facility as needed. Recording vital statistics such as weight, height, blood
pressure, pulse rate, and temperature. Communicating with physicians or other
health care professionals regarding the patient’s progress or setbacks.
Observing patients in order to identify problems that may require psychiatric
intervention. Providing support and guidance to patients during therapy
sessions. Collaborate with other members of the psychiatric nursing team to
provide comprehensive care. Attend in service trainings and staff meetings as
required. Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. T. Mohai Tel No: (011) 535 3006
POST 31/115 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE - GENERAL GRADE 1 (X 5 POSTS)
Directorate: Nursing
SALARY : R293 670 – R337 860.per annum (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : Tara the H. Moross Centre, Sandton
REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing, or equivalent
qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. An
appropriate experience in the psychiatry setting will be serve as an added
advantage for psychiatry. Driver’s license and computer literacy will be
considered as an advantage.
DUTIES : Provision of optimal, holistic knowledge of mental health care in nursing.
Provide complex and advance comprehensive care to patients in a psychiatric
unit in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. To understand the
processes, procedures, and other legal framework pertaining to Nursing and
Mental Health Care Act. To act as a shift leader when required to do so. To be
able to work night duty and public holidays. Good communication skills and
writing skills are of importance. Ensure the implementation of the National
Regulated Norms and Standards and Batho Pele Principles. Participate in
other structures (Committees) of the hospital outside the unit to strengthen
service delivery. Maintain own professional growth and ethical standard.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs. D Jones Tel No: (011) 535 3006/3012
POST 31/116 : CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR: INFECTION PREVENTION
AND CONTROL
Directorate: Nursing
SALARY : R497 193 – R559 686.per annum (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : Tara the H. Moross Centre, Sandton
REQUIREMENTS : Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice
425 (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows
registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 7 years
appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as
Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. An appropriate 1 -year
certificate in Infection Control from a recognized university will serve as added
advantage. Form part of Quality Assurance unit and assist in Quality
Assurance duties. Must be computer literate (MS Word, Excel and
PowerPoint). Good communication skills. Knowledge of infection control
policies, practice and guidelines. Must have a valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Facilitate, coordinate and review National, Provincial and Regional legislation
regarding infection control policies and protocols and the monitoring thereof.
Implement and maintain an effective hospital infection control surveillance
system in alignment with the infection control policies. Monitor utilization of
financial and human resources. Promotion of awareness, develop and monitor
the implementation of continuous infection control related issues. Develop
Infection Prevention and Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for
the institution. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual Infection Prevention and
Control reports. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Best Care
Always programme. Undertake/conduct infection surveillance, routine data
collection and analysis for management intervention. Ensure that nosocomial
infection and outbreaks are investigated and reported. Monitor the availability
of protective clothing for patients and staff at all times. Develop an ongoing
hand hygiene improvement intervention in the hospital. Establish and
implement a system to facilitate early identification and isolation of confirmed
and suspected infectious diseases.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs. D Jones Tel No: (011) 535 3006/3012
APPLICATIONS : must be delivered to-: Tara the H. Moross Centre c/o HR Section, 50 Saxon
Road Hurlingham 2196, or be posted to-: Tara the H. Moross Centre Private
Bag x7 Randburg 2125. Due to technical problems with GPG vacancy website
that the institution is consistently facing, applicants are encouraged to apply
using hand delivery, postal address.
NOTE : Tara Hospital is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote
representation in terms of race, disability and gender. Applications must consist
of a fully completed and signed new (effective from 01/01/2021) Z83
(81/971431) form with a comprehensive CV containing at least three (3)
contactable references. Certified copies of qualifications (including a matric
certificate), registration with HPCSA, proof of current registration with HPCSA,
driver’s license and identity document to be submitted on request (only when
shortlisted). The relevant reference number must be quoted in the application
form. In terms of the National Qualification Framework Amendment Act 2019 it
is an offence for any person to falsely or fraudulently claim to hold a
qualification. Any person found to be misrepresenting their qualifications, work
experience or facts in their CV will be disqualified and reported to the
appropriate authority.
CLOSING DATE : 15 September 2023
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