Nurse jobs in South Africa

Job Title: Enrolled Nurse (Wellington Campus)

Faculty: Support / Admin Department

Department: Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Student Affairs

Campus/ Location: Wellington Campus - Wellington, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type: Permanent

Occupational Function: Support / Admin

Number of Positions: 1

Annual Salary Package: To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date: 9/2/2025

Job Purpose: To provide health service to clients by way of screening patients, assisting in medical emergencies, and in direct observation treatment supervision of the TB clients on Campus.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

1. Grade 12 certificate
2. Qualification that allows registration at SANC as an Enrolled Nurse. Proof of current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with SANC.
3. Minimum of 5 - 10 years appropriate & recognized experience after registration at SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate will be advantageous.
5. Competencies:

• Experience in Primary Health Care Environment.
• Assist Professional Nurse / Medical doctor during an Emergency.
• Knowledge of the Health Legislative & Policy framework
• Computer Literacy.
• Experience in TB DOTS System
• Experience in HIV testing
• Experience in Statistical data collection.
• Valid driver’s licence will be advantageous.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:

1. Sorting of patients through screening, vital signs & triaging
2. Administration functions: Assist with patient appointments at front desk. Collating of monthly statistical data.
3. Assist in Emergencies & report to Professional Nurse or Medical Doctor.
4. Departmental liaison by contact Emergency services as ordered and Liaising with Day hospitals/Government Hospitals. Assist with referrals when necessary.
5. Supervision of TB-DOTS System
6. Assist in HIV testing
7. Stock Control
8. Filing & Recordkeeping

Additional Skills:

1. Clinical Professional Knowledge
2. Carry out his/her duties under direct or indirect supervision of a Professional nurse or Medical Doctor.
3. Good communication skills both written & verbal.
4. Good Interpersonal skills
5. Good report writing skills.
6. Always observe the principles of confidentiality & privacy.
7. High stress tolerance. Ability to work in a high-pressure performance environment.
8. Attention to detail.
9. Computer literate.

General Information:

Closing Date: 09 February 2025

For enquiries and assistance with your online application: please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) on (021) 959 6738 or 0812484251.

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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