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South African Nursing CouncilWelcome to the South African Nursing Council Web site. This site concentrates on the setting and maintaining of nursing education and practice standards. The information is intended to appeal to a wide audience - from the serious researcher to those who are considering a career in nursing. Practising nurses will find the site most useful. You will be able to find the latest and most up-to-date information about your profession here. International visitors are welcome - particularly those who are doing international nursing research and also those who are considering coming to work as nurses in South Africa.
Latest News from S A Nursing Council:International Nurses' Day 2012
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The recipients were awarded with a shield commemorating their contribution to the nursing profession. Click on their names for details of their contribution to the profession.
Nomination
and appointment of a member to serve on the Council
A notice calling for nomination of persons having knowlege
of consumer affairs to serve as a member of the Nursing Council has been published by
the Minister of Health. The member will be appointed for the remainder of
the period of office of the Council - ending 25 June 2013.
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copy of the notice calling for nominations, published in the Gazette on
26 March 2012.
The following document may be useful to those considering nomination:-
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Nursing Act,
2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005)
Please watch this space for further information about the nomination process and
progress.
The Council has removed the names of about 9300 practitioners because they have not paid their annual fees for 2012. The names of all these persons have been removed from the eRegister.
In terms of the regulations, annual fees for 2012 had to be paid by 31 December 2011. Those who did not pay the required annual fees by that date have been removed with effect from 1 January 2012.
Council has made a concerted effort to correctly identify and record all payments submitted in time before removing those whose fees remain unpaid. If you believe that your name has been removed in error, please contact the section responsible for Annual Practising Certificates for assistance in resolving the matter.
Persons who have been removed are reminded that it is an offence to practise if one is not registered. Removed persons who are practising are advised to apply for restoration to the register as a matter of urgency.
7 July 2011
Nursing Council has resolved to extend the end date for offering legacy nursing qualifications to 30 June 2013. This will give Nursing Education Institutions time to develop plans to phase out the legacy qualifications and develop plans to implement the new qualifications.
Click here to access a copy of the circular sent out by the Council.
8 April 2011
A Nursing Compact was adopted at the closing ceremony of the Nursing Summit on 7 April 2011.
You are encouraged to download a print a copy of the compact - it belongs to the nurses of South Africa.
1 March 2010
Council is updating its records to include alternative contact details that will enable it to improve its service to clients. It is also collecting additional personal details required for submitting learner records to the National Learner Records Database.
In an effort to make it as easy as possible for nurses to submit their own details, this can now be done on-line. Click here to update your information.
Please tell your friends and colleagues about this update page so that SANC can collect the required information as soon as possible.
Dates of Council MeetingsDuring 2012, the Council will meet on the following dates:
Meetings take place in the Council offices in Pretoria and commence at 09:00. |
Nursing Strategy for South Africa 2008
The development of a nursing strategy was a priority identified in the National Human Resources for Health Plan published in 2006. The Strategy was developed by leaders drawn from many different fields in the nursing and health sectors and is governments plan for addressing the many challenges facing nursing in South Africa. The document is published on the Nursing Council website at the request of the Department of Health in an attemp to distribute the information it contains as widely as possible amongst the nursing profession and others involved in the health care sector. Please download a copy of the strategy document and share it with your friends and colleagues. To do so, click on the following link:
Alternatively, you can download a copy of the strategy document from the Department of Health website at: |
The following is a brief outline of what you will find on this website.
About SANC tells you all about the Nursing Council - the Vision, Mission and Objectives of the Council, the members that make up the Council, the various committees of Council and the members that serve on each, etc.
Complaints deals with the process of investigating matters which have been reported to the Nursing Council and which may constitute "unprofessional conduct". You can find out how to lodge a complaint (if you have one) and the process which will follow the receipt of your complaint. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of having a complaint against you, this information will help you to understand the whole process - including your own rights.
Examinations deals with those examinations which are conducted by the Nursing Council . If you are a candidate who is planning to write or who has written a Council examination, you will obviously be interested in this information.
eRegister is a link to the Nursing Council electronic register where you can confirm the qualifications of registered practitioners.
News is where you will find all the latest decisions of the Nursing Council , new policies, proposed policies and discussion documents on which the Council would like your comments. You should visit these pages if you want to keep informed and to be involved in shaping the future of nursing in South Africa.
Nursing Schools contains a full list of all the nursing schools approved by the Nursing Council and their addresses (arranged by province) so that you can find one near by OR in a place where you would like to study.
Policies contains some of the Nursing Council policies and guidelines that are published for general information.
Presentations contains some of the Nursing Council presentations delivered at various events. Delegates may find this useful material to supplement the knowlege gained during the event.
Publications contains the full texts of official publications which are available from the Nursing Council. These include the Nursing Act, regulations, teaching guides and teaching policies of the Council. Although you are welcome to print and use copies of these documents, it is recommended that you refer to them on-line as you will then be sure to obtain the very latest information.
Services gives details of the services provided by the Nursing Council and how much each costs. You can also download various official forms from these pages - this will ensure that you always use the current version of the form. This is also the correct place for you to find out about the various options available for paying annual fees.
Statistics is for the inquisitive and the researcher. Ever wanted to know how many nurses qualify each year? This is where you will find all the information you need.
Supply Chain is where suppliers or prospective suppliers can download the form used to apply for registration as a supplier on the Supplier Database. You can also find out about current tenders and download tender forms and information.
Promotion of Access
to Information Act - Manual
Click on the information icon to access an
electronic copy (PDF) of the South African Nursing
Council Promotion of Access to Information Act Manual. This manual will
help you to access information that you believe is held by the Nursing Council
and that is needed by you to protect your rights.
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11 May 2012
The South African Nursing Council joins the nurses around the globe as we commemorate the International Nurses Day, acknowledging the scientific, ethical and professional influence that Florence Nightingale had on the nursing profession.
Nurses, globally on this day remember and reflect on the meaning and value of their own and collective contribution in the delivery of health care.
The Department of Health has published the Nursing Strategy for South Africa
2008 on its website.