Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife or Psychiatry (where applicable). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and midwife or Psychiatry (where applicable). Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel across the Sub- district. Willingness to work overtime and flexi time when necessary. Willingness to complete the online course in Palliative Care once appointed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation and policies. Knowledge of legal framework and regulations regarding nursing practice. Good leadership and people management skills, maintain constructive relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Facilitate the provision of holistic institutional nursing care to patients in an environment which promotes core values and human dignity. Ensure that quality of nursing care is facilitated cost effectively, efficiently and equitable whilst at the same time ensuring compliance to the requirements of professional and ethical practices. Ensure realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Palliative unit with regards to inpatient and outpatient care. Ensure supportive role from ward staff i.r.o end of life patients, receiving and referrals of patients, performing patient assessments and ensuring patients are appropriately managed and monitored by mentoring and guiding ward staff appropriately. Ensure that effective health promotion and comprehensive health care are in place for treatment of patients and ensure the effective utilisation of resources to provide quality and sustainable patient care. Coordination of relevant monthly meetings, liaison and communication with multi-disciplinary teams, effective utilisation of training and research opportunities and effective administrative management of reporting on Palliative care.

Ms. MP Williams Tel No: (023) 626-8542