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Nurses x6, Nursing Assistant posts at Gauteng Department of Health (Tara the H. Moross Centre)

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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