PROFESSIONAL NURSE INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL PNA 2 GRADE 1

 PROFESSIONAL NURSE INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL PNA 2 GRADE 1

• Reference Number : refs/016168
• Directorate : NURSING SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 268 584 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mrs. L Sibiya Tel No. 011 411 3506

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. Registration as a Professional Nurse after post Community Service. Current (2023) SANC license to practice. Basic Midwifery is a requirement. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage. Good communication skills. Knowledge in infection prevention control, Waste Management Regulations and policies. Guidelines in application of clinical infection prevention control policies.

Duties :

• Assist in facilitating, coordinating and reviewing the National, Provincial and Regional legislation regarding Infection Control Protocols and also monitor the implementation there of. Assist in implementing and maintaining an effective hospital infection surveillance system in alignment with the infection control policies. Assist in developing and monitoring the implementation of continuous infection control, educate and training programmes. Review and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of clinical protocols and guidelines. Assist in developing and monitoring the implementation of continuous infection control educate and training programmes. Conduct formal and informal infection control trainings. Participate in induction and orientation programmes notifying of notifiable conditions to relevant authorities. Investigate and control outbreaks of infection. Assist in conducting infection control campaigns. Effective use of material resources and hospital budget.

Notes :

• Applications should be hand delivered to Leratong Hospital: Human Resource Department: Block 6 no 1 Adcock Street, Charmdor, KRUGERSDORP, 1740 or posted to Leratong Hospital. Human Resource Department, Private Bag X2078, KRUGERSDORP, 1740. Applications should be delivered by 12h00 (Noon) on the closing date. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Leratong Hospital

Closing Date : 17-02-2023

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.