PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALTY) GRADE 1/2 REF NO: EMP 61/2023
(X1 POST)
Component: Neonatal Services
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, homeowners allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements), medical aid (optional). 8% rural allowance
CENTRE: Queen Nandi Regional Hospital (Empangeni)
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree/Diploma qualification that allows registration to General Nursing. Relevant post basic qualification (Diploma in Critical Care/Trauma) registration certificate with South African Nursing Council (SANC). Current SANC receipt (2023). Experience: Grade 1: is a minimum of 4 years’ experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse. Grade 2: is a minimum of 14 years’ experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing at least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Knowledge, Skills, Competencies Required: Knowledge of Public Service Acts, Regulations, and policies. Knowledge of SANC rules and regulations. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks. Good communication, verbal, written, leadership, interpersonal, problem solving, conflict management and decision-making skills. Knowledge and experience in implementation of Batho Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter, Code of Conduct. Team building and diversity management skills.
DUTIES:
- Effective management of patients, 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.
- Provision of quality services through setting of standards, policies and procedures.
- Participate in the implementation of National Priorities clinical guidelines, protocols.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements.
- Exercise control over discipline, grievance and labour relations issues.
- Promote good working relationships amongst staff and patients.
- Assist in supervision and development of all nursing staff.
- Reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity rate.
- Ensure effective participation in all hospital programs e.g. IPC, Quality Assurance, etc.
- Provide a Safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff.
- Be able to manage mothers and ventilated babies and report when necessary.
- Initiate and lead all child health programs i.e. PPP, PMTCT, CARMA MBFHI, ESMOE, etc
APPLICATIONS:
All applications must be forwarded to: Human Resources Offices at Queen Nandi Regional Hospital, Private Bag X20005, Empangeni, 3880. Physical Address: 21 Union Street, Empangeni, 3880.
NOTE:
Males are encouraged to apply for this post.
ENQUIRIES: Mrs J Marais Tel No: (035) 907 7005
CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023
