PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY- CRITICAL/INTENSIVE CARE REF
NO: LRH 82/2023 (X1 POST)
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY:
Grade 1: R431 265 – R497 193 per annum
Grade 2: R528 696 – R645 720 per annum
Other benefits: 13TH Cheque, Housing Allowance (employees must meet the Prescribed requirements), (Medical Aid Optional),8% Inhospitable rural allowance. Appropriate/Recognisable experience after registration in the specialty is recognised to determine the salary on appointment. Only certificate/s of service from the previous employer/s in the specialty is recognised for this purpose.
CENTRE: Ladysmith Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12 (Senior Certificate). Current Registration with SANC (2023/2024). Degree/Diploma in General Nursing with Midwifery. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in Critical care Nursing Science. Certificate of service endorsed by HR. Grade 1: A minimum of 4/four year’s appropriate/recognizable experience after registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Midwifery and after obtaining the one year Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care Nursing Science. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Midwifery. At least 10 years of the period mentioned above must be appropriate/ recognizable in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing after obtaining the one year Post Basic Qualification in Critical care Nursing Science. NB: only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks. Good verbal and written communication and report writing skills. Decision making and problem-solving skills. Conflict management and negotiation skills. Project Management skills. Good knowledge of Cardiac conditions. Basic computer skills.
DUTIES:
- Provide comprehensive, quality nursing care to patients/clients in a Critical Care unit in a cost effective, efficient manner.
- Assist in planning, organising and monitoring of objectives of the specialised unit. Manage all resources within the unit effectively and efficiently to ensure optimum service delivery.
- Able to plan and organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
- Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele).
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care.
- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when required.
- Ensure compliance with all National, Provincial and Professional prescripts in order to render a safe patient service and improve client satisfaction.
- Participate in the analysis and formulation of nursing policy & procedures.).
- Assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff, within the unit and participate in the monitoring of training and development of staff.
- Participate in the analysis and formulation of nursing policies and procedures. Provide direct and indirect supervision of all staff within the unit and give guidance.
- Order appropriate level of consumables and monitor utilization. Ensure that all equipment in the unit is adequate and is checked and in working order.
- Provide for a safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment. Work effectively and amicably, at supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Human Resource and Financial Management Policies and Procedures.
- Monitor and evaluate the care and management of all Patients and ensure the maintenance of accurate and complete patient records.
APPLICATIONS:
All applications should be emailed to LadysmithHospital.Job@kznhealth.gov.za or be posted to: The Human Resource Management, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith, 3370
NOTE:
Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for these posts.
ENQUIRIES: Mrs TM Buthelezi Tel No: (036) 637 2111
CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023
