PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY (ORTHOPAEDIC) REF NO: OSI
SCMO 38/2023 (X2 POSTS)
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 / service bonus, plus 8% rural allowance, homeowners allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements) medical aid (optional)
CENTRE: Osindisweni District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 1: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. Diploma/Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery. 1 Year post basic qualification in specialty i.e. Orthopedic Nursing Science. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in General Nurse. 2023 SANC receipt. Grade 2: Grade 12 (standard 10) certificate. Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery. 1 Year post basic qualification in specialty i.e. Orthopedic Nursing Science. A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing, of which 5 years must be appropriate /recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. 2023 SANC receipt. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks. Demonstrate ethical nursing practices, professionalism, responsiveness, pro-activeness, accuracy, flexibility, initiative, co-operation, supportive and assertive. Promote quality of nursing as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the institution. Conflict management and negotiation skills. Problem solving skills. Ability to work in a team. Computer literate. Must be willing to work under pressure and shifts.
DUTIES:
- Provision of optimal, holistic trauma nursing care with set standards within a professional and legal framework.
- Assist in the implementation of Employee Performance and Management System (EPMDS) to monitor staff performance.
- Abide and comply with information management policies by ensuring that correct and accurate data in collected and submitted by casualty department.
- Implementation of quality assurance, infection prevention and control and National Core Standards in casualty department.
- Implement disaster management policies to ensure disaster preparedness in the emergency department.
- Work harmonious with staff and patients to eliminate grievances (labour disputes) and patient complaints.
- Ensure effective utilization of resources.
- Ensure high quality nursing care within the unit.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications to be forwarded to: Human Resource Manager, Osindisweni District Hospital, Private Bag X15, Verulam, 4340 or hand delivered to: Human Resource Department at Osindisweni District Hospital, Oakford Road, Verulam, 4340.
NOTE:
Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.
ENQUIRIES: Mrs LC Mtshali Tel No: (032) 541 9202
CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023
