28 July 2003

TO ALL:    Nursing Education Institutions, Non-Training Institutions and Stakeholders

 

Draft Regulations Regarding Professional Identification Devices and Dress Code for Nurses and Midwives

 

The Draft Regulations regarding Professional Identification Devices and Dress Code for Nurses and Midwives was published for public comment in Government Notice No. R.997 on 11 July 2003.

These draft regulations are intended to replace all existing regulations pertaining to distinguishing devices.

The primary objective of these Regulations is to replace the existing distinguishing devices with identification devices that:

	Improve the control of nursing practice by preventing unqualified persons from practising as nurses;
	Assist employers to access the Council’s database to verify qualifications of nurses; and
	Assist health care users to easily identify information regarding the category of nurse providing nursing care.

The draft regulations focus on 2 areas:

1.    Dress Code: the primary focus of the dress code is to:

	Maintain the professional image of the nursing profession;
	Ensure that the dress code is appropriate for the context within which nursing care is provided;
	Ensure that both the health care user and the nurse are protected; and
	Grant the employer the responsibility to maintain an appropriate dress code.

2.    Identification devices: 2 identification devices will be issued:

An identification card containing all the relevant details of the nurse (format similar to a driver’s licence). This device will be linked to a database that will provide details regarding the qualifications and registration status of a nurse thereby providing employers with easy access to information to verify the details of a nurse. It will also assist with preventing unlicensed persons from practising the profession of nursing.

The second device is an identification badge that a practitioner will wear at all times while practising as a nurse.

Both of these identification devices are intended to replace the existing distinguishing devices.

 

Comments or representations must be submitted to the Department of Health, Private Bag X828, Pretoria, 0001 by 10 September 2003.

 

A copy of the draft regulations can be found on this website. (English / Afrikaans) (This proposal has since been put in abeyance – to be looked at later)

 

For further information please contact:

South African Nursing Council

Corporate Communications
Telephone: (012) 420 1000/66/16

 

Signed
Hasina Subedar
Registrar and Chief Executive Officer

14 May 2003

TO ALL:    Nursing Education Institutions, Non-Training Institutions and Stakeholders

 

Annual Licensing Fee Increase

 

You are hereby notified that the annual licensing fee is increased with effect from 26 June 2003 as follows:

Registered Nurses	R176	R154,39 + VAT
Enrolled Nurses	R132	R115,79 + VAT
Nursing Auxiliaries	R116	R101,75 + VAT

In respect to payments made prior to 26 June 2003:

1. A person who has paid the annual fee prior to the above date will not have to pay the difference between the old and the new fee.
2. If a fee has been paid via postal services, such person will not be expected to pay the difference if the posting date on the article is before 26 June 2003.
3. Payments through the bank: Persons making payments via the bank from 26 June 2003 will be liable to pay the difference before an annual receipt is issued.

Copies of the regulation amendments published in Government Gazette No. 25077 of 13 June 2003 are available on this web site for your information – click on the links below.

	Regulation amendment for Registered Nurses  (The principal regulations to which these amendments apply have subsequently been repealed.)
	Regulation amendment for Enrolled Nurses  (The principal regulations to which these amendments apply have subsequently been repealed.)
	Regulation amendment for Nursing Auxiliaries  (The principal regulations to which these amendments apply have subsequently been repealed.)

 

Signed
Hasina Subedar
Registrar and Chief Executive Officer

14 May 2003

To all:    Nursing Education Institutions
             Non-Training Institutions
             Stakeholders

 

Distinguishing Devices:  Increase in Price of Epaulettes and Postage

 

A copy of the new application form for distinguishing devices, with increased prices on epaulettes and postage, is attached.

The increased prices (and the new form) are effective from 01 June 2003.

Please bring this information to the attention of all those who may be affected by the increases.

Please destroy or dispose off all old forms in your possession.

Extra copies of the form are obtainable from the Council on request. Please make telephonic arrangements beforehand if you require large quantities.

 

Please contact Mrs M. Mulder at telephone (012) 420 1080 for any enquiries.

 

Signed
Hasina Subedar
Registrar and Chief Executive Officer

07 April 2003

To all:    Nursing Education Institutions
             Non-Training Institutions
             Stakeholders

 

Names of Candidates for Election of Members to the South African Nursing Council

 

A list of candidates nominated for the above election as published in Board Notice No. 26 of Government Gazette No. 25012 of 14 March 2003 and the amendment to it, Board Notice No. 29 of Government Gazette No. 24590 of 25 March 2003 (both of which are no longer on this website).

The nominated persons will be elected by nurses registered/enrolled with the Council to serve as members of the South African Nursing Council for the period 30 May 2003 until 29 May 2008.

The ballot papers have already been dispatched to the address of each nurse currently on the register/roll.  A nurse may only vote for members that are in the same category i.e. a registered nurse may only vote for 12 registered nurses, an enrolled nurse may only vote for 3 enrolled nurses, and an enrolled nursing auxiliary may only vote for 3 enrolled nursing auxiliaries.

The closing date for the submission of ballot papers is 16 May 2003.  If a nurse has not received a ballot paper or has spoilt the ballot paper, he/she may request a ballot paper by contacting the Returning Officer at the Council.  Such a request must be in writing stating the reasons why a ballot paper is requested.

 

For enquiries regarding the election and election process contact the Communications Section at the following telephone numbers:

The Communications Officer	(012) 420 1000
Facsimile	(012) 343 5400

 

Signed
Hasina Subedar
Returning Officer

7 April 2003   Election Candidates Candidates are nominated in terms of the Regulations Relating to the Election of Members of the Council, published under government notice No. R.1318 of 10 October 2003.  (These regulations have subsequently been repealed.)   Enrolled Nurses The following candidates have been nominated: Alexander, Alec Nicholas Malebo, Tieho Ben Mhlongo, Duduzile Queen Mogorosi, Noko Moses   Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries The following candidates have been nominated: Deyi, Caroline Nondumiso Hadi, Winrose Vuyiswa Jiba, Florence Nobelungu Tshayinca, Nompumelelo Jane   Registered Nurses/Midwives/Accoucheurs The following candidates have been nominated: Bhengu, Nonhlanhla Ethel Bobelo, Nozuko Caroline Brannigan, Eileen Joan Bruiners, Selvador (Aubrey) Cwaile, Mmoloki Saviour Elloker, Soraya Erasmus, Catharina Magdalena Fisher, Reneè Ann France, Keodumetse Ruth Joyce Geyer, Nelouise-Marie Greathead, Erica Elizabeth Greeff, Minrie Greeff, Patricia Effraine Hlati, Koliswa Agnes Jiyane, Sikhumbuzo Jooste, Karien Kgang, Martha Kgomotso Khanyile, Thembisile Dorothy Magcai, Thokozile Gloria Makanya, Jabulile Nonhlanhla Joyce Mangena, Agnes Maqaqa, Lungiswa Jessie Mbambo, Nonhle Rose-Mary Mkhize, Sipho Wellington Mkhwanazi, Iris Lamlile Mokoka, Kgaogelo Elizabeth Netshandama, Vhonani Olive Nieuwoudt, Willemina Jacoba Paverd, Norma Valerie  Pieterse, Helene Pretorius, Louwna Joubert Radebe, Ntokazi Anna Sepeng, Sefepi Constance Shezi, Brian Mzwakhe Swart, Anna Margaretha Gertruida Van der Merwe, Juan Veraine Van Niekerk, Elizabeth Catharina Van Niekerk, Isabel Vasuthevan, Sharon Viljoen, Marlene Jacoba Wannenburg, Iona Welmann, Elizabeth Barendina Zulu, Majoro Isaac Zuma, Sibusiso Memory © 2004 - 2020 South African Nursing Council (Under the provisions of the Nursing Act, 2005) Disclaimer

03 February 2003

To all:    Nursing Education Institutions
             Non-Training Institutions
             Stakeholders

 

Due Date for Annual Licensing Fees Extended

 

South African Nursing Council has, after recommendation to the Minister of Health as scheduled in Government Gazette Nos.24308, 24309 and 24310 of 24 January 2003, extended the due date for payment of annual licensing fees.

The due date has now been extended to 31 March 2003..

Nurses who have already paid the restoration fee for 2003 will have the amount automatically credited towards the 2004 annual fee.

Kindly communicate the above resolution to the affected members of your organisation.

For further enquiries please do not hesitate to contact the Communication Section at the telephone 
number (012) 420-1000.

 

Signed
Hasina Subedar
Registrar and Chief Executive Officer

22 January 2003

To all:    Nursing Education Institutions
             Non-Training Institutions
             Stakeholders

 

Election of Members to Serve on the Council for the Period 30 May 2003 to 29 May 2008

 

The notice calling for nomination of candidates for election as members of the South African Nursing Council for the period 30 May 2003 until 29 May 2008, as published in Board Notice No. 3 of 2003, Government Gazette No. 23717 of 17 January 2003, can be downloaded from this web-site.

The following dates have been determined for the election process of members to serve on the Council for the period 30 May 2003 until 29 May 2008.

1. The closing date for nominations – 28 February 2003 at 16:30
2. Publishing of names of candidates in the Government Gazette – 14 March 2003
3. Dispatch ballot papers to nurses – 30 March 2003
4. Closing date for receipt of ballot papers – 16 May 2003
5. Counting of votes – 17-21 May 2003
6. Announcing results of elections – 21 May 2003
7. Publication of names of council members – 30 May 2003

The dates are subject to change should the need arise.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the South African Nursing Council on request.

 

Please direct your enquiries to the Communications Officer at telephone (012) 420 1000 or fax (012) 343 5400, alternatively write to: 

The Returning Officer
P O Box 1123
Pretoria
0001

 

Signed
Hasina Subedar
Registrar and Chief Executive Officer

22 January 2003

To all:    Nursing Education Institutions
             Non-Training Institutions
             Stakeholders

 

Moratorium on Approval of New Nursing Education Institutions (NEI’s) with effect from 1 January 2003

 

The South African Nursing Council has been accredited as an Education and Training Assurance Body (ETQA) by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

The Executive and Finance Committee has therefore, on 09 December 2002, resolved that:

Approval of new nursing education institutions (NEI’s) be suspended for a period of six months (01 January 2003 – 30 June 2003) to enable the Council to:

1. Review its Quality Management System (QMS) and align it to SAQA requirements
2. Conduct a situational analysis of the distribution of available NEI’s

This moratorium will apply to all applications received by the Council after 20 December 2002.

We wish to apologise for any inconvenience this temporary moratorium might cause.

Your co-operation in this regard is appreciated.

Please contact Dr Grace Ramadi at telephone (012) 420 1060/59 for any enquiries.

 

Signed
Hasina Subedar
Registrar and Chief Executive Officer

10 January 2003

To all:   Training Institutions
            Nursing Stakeholders

 

Comments on Draft Standards – SGB

 

The Nursing Standard Generating Body (SGB) has invited comments on draft standards which can be found on their website:

www.twr.ac.za/detail.cfm?WIP=1.4.10.12  (N.B. : This link no longer works)

 

All training institutions and stakeholders wishing to access drafts standards for comments via the Internet may do so at the above web-site address.  Institutions that do not have access to the Internet can contact their regional Department of Health or nearest nursing training institution to access a hard copy of the draft standards.

Comments on the draft standards should reach the office of the SGB by not later than 11 February 2003.

 

Please note that all comments should be directed to the following address and not to the South African Nursing Council:

Attention: F H J Venter

The Chairperson – Nursing SGB
Technikon Witwatersrand
Department of Nursing Science
P O Box 17011
Doornfontein
2028

 

Signed
Hasina Subedar
Registrar and Chief Executive Officer

10 January 2003

To all:    Nursing Education Institutions and Stakeholders

 

Distinguishing Devices: Increase in price of Badges, Bars and Brooches

 

A copy of the new application form for distinguishing devices, with the increased prices on badges, bars and brooches may be downloaded from the Council website.

The increased prices (and the new form) are effective from 1 January 2003.

Please bring this information to the attention of all those who may be affected by the increases.

Please destroy or dispose of all old forms in your possession.

Extra copies of the form are obtainable from the Council on request.  Please make telephonic arrangements beforehand if you require large quantities.

 

Signed
Hasina Subedar
Registrar and Chief Executive Officer