PnaProfessional Nurse; Grade 1) Infection Prevention & Control; Ipc)

PNA2 PROFESSIONAL NURSE (GRADE
1) INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL (IPC)

• Reference Number : refs/056650
• Directorate :
  Nursing Department
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R - R per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification in nursing that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse with basic psychiatric Nursing qualification. Must have a qualification in Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C). Proof of current registration with SANC. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse. One year of the period above must be in IP&C program.
  
  Must have a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of Public Service Legislation, Mental Health Care Act, Child Justice Act, Criminal Procedure Act and Ideal Hospital Assessment Framework.

Duties :

• Ensure implementation of National and Provincial Policies on Infection prevention & Control (IP&C) in the hospital. Conduct IP&C inspections in the wards and other departments, compile reports and statistics on notifiable medical conditions as required. Plan and implement the relevant awareness days according to the IP&C operational plan. Implement and maintain an effective hospital infection surveillance system in alignment with the infection control policies.
  
  Conduct formal and informal training for different stakeholders on IP&C Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines. Strengthen and maintain internal and external collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Participate in hospital committees, act as the IP&C coordinator as delegated. Be flexible and take on extra responsibility when needed.

It is the 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.

WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

N.B:
Where driver’s licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities.

Employer :
Department of Health

Closing Date : 01-10-2026