Gauteng Department of Health: Nursing Programme 2016/2017
Applicants are Invited to apply to study towards the Diploma in Nursing (Psychiatric.Community and Midwifery) in 2016 at one of the Gauteng Nursing Colleges: • Ann LatskyNursing College • CMs Hani Baragwanath Nursing College • SG Lourens Nursing College
Requirements
• Must be a South African citizen, 35 years of age or younger who resides inthe Gauteng Province • In possession of one of the following school leaving certificates:
A Senior Certificate, a National Senior Certificate or a National Certificate (Vocational) Primary Health. The following subject criteria are required: Senior Certificate: English HG D or SG C, Biology HG D or SG C and an M score of 15
National Senior Certificate: English Level 4, Life Sciences Level4 and an APS of 25 •
National Certificate (Vocational) Primary Health: Fundamental subjects 50%and Vocational subjects 60% • Current Grade 12 learners must meet the National Senior Certificaterequirements in their Grade 11 marks.
Competencies and Attributes
• Problem-solving ability • Patience • Love of people • Organisational ability • Leadership ability • Flexibility • A sense of humour • Calmness duringa crisis • Communication, numeracy and life skills • Computer literacy • Study skills • Honesty• Compassionate and caring Individuals who are prepared and willing to work night duty weekendsand public holidays are invited to apply for a limited number of Student Nurse posts. All short-listed candidates will undergo a compulsory assessment and following further shortlistingan interview.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo medical surveillance. including a medicalexamination and security verification of all documentation.
NOTE: Applicants will be required to submit documents as proof of identification, marital status.school leaving certificates, post-school qualifications and South African Nursing Council registrationcertifications and receipts as relevant.
SUCCESSFULL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED: • To sign an agreement with the Department of Health to serve a year for every year spent in training • To attend lectures to absorb essential information • To gain invaluable experience by working shifts. including public holidays, weekends and nights • To work In hospitals and clinics in the
following disciplines: General, psychiatric.community and midwifery.
ENQUIRIES: Call Centre: 086042883641 Ms IC Mngomezulu. tel. (01 1) 355 3514or Ms R Naidoo. tel. (011) 355 3847
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online on the following
website:
http://professlonaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za
We welcome applications from persons with disabilities.It is our intention to promote representivity In the Public Service through the appointment of student nurses In January 2016 for the 4-year diploma In Nursing leading toregistration as a Nurse (General. Community. Psychiatry) andMidwife (Goy R425).
CLOSING DATE: 15 MAY 2015