Chief Registered Nurse / Senior Nursing Officer D4 (x4 Positions) – Botswana Defence Force

Job Description

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2024
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
The Botswana Defence Force is looking to employ suitably qualified Non-Uniformed Personnel for the following positions:

CHIEF REGISTERED NURSE/ SENIOR NURSING OFFICER (INTENSIVE CARE UNIT X1 RENAL X1, THEATRE NURSE X1 AND PSYCHIATRIC – X1) D4 X4 – TENABLE AT SSKB AND THEBEPHATSHWA AIR BASE

Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in General Nursing from an accredited institution plus post basic qualification in (Intensive Care Unit X1/, Renal X1/, Theatre Nurse X1 and Psychiatric Nurse X1)
Experience At least (2) two years’ experience as Principal Registered Nurse/ Nursing Officer I at C1 salary scale or four (4) years’ experience on area of specialization.
Salary scale: D4 (P243,756 – P268,680).

Leave: 30 working days per annum.

Certification: Must be registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana and licensed to practice.

Benefits:
Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% while Employee pays 50%).
Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% while Employee pays 5%).
Housing and Upkeep Allowance of P309.00 per month.
d. Nurses overtime allowance of 30% of basic monthly salary plus Post Basic Allowance of 10% of basic monthly salary where applicable.

Job purpose: Provide quality patient care and nursing services in the BDF health facilities to ensure optimal recovery of patients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
a. Assist on the implementation of Intensive Care Unit/ Renal/ Obstetrics & Gynecology/ Psychiatry policies and procedures to ensure compliance to set standards.
b. Facilitate booked and emergency Intensive Care Unit/ Renal/ Obstetrics & Gynecology/ Psychiatry policies patients to determine appropriate treatment modality.
c. Evaluate patient’s conditions, administering treatment and providing constant support during recovery.
d. Develop specific standards and guidelines on performance expectations for clinical teaching.
e. Prepare and takes clinical ward rounds with a multi-disciplinary team for continuity of patient care.
f. Deliver regular updates to Doctors, Patients and their family members.
g. Respond to a medical emergency and select appropriate drug when necessary
h. Manage the implementation of quality improvement initiatives to ensure operational efficiency.
i. Mediate in conflict situations for both patients and junior team members.

Key Competencies:
a. Customer Service delivery
b. Effective Oral communication
c. Working as a Team
d. Analysis and problem solving
e. Action Oriented
f. Ensuring High Ethical Principles & Values
g. Developing and applying technical Expertise

NB: All applicants should include the following information:
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Certified true copies of academic certificate(s), transcript(s) and at least two (2) work related references (not more than 6 months old).
Certified true copy of National Identity Card.
Where applicable proof of registration with relevant professional/governing body
Also indicate; Date of first appointment, present post and date of appointment thereto.
Applicants from serving Government Departments should be routed through the employees Permanent Secretary/ Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Closing date: 29th February 2024

Applicants should be addressed to,
The Commander
Botswana Defence Force
Civilian Personnel Registry
Private Bag X06
Gaborone

NB: No hand deliveries will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
For further information, Contact Recruitment Division at 3663093, 3663394, 3662716 or 3663167.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded