PROFESSIONAL NURSE – SPECIALTY (PAEDS) REF NO: CTK 41/2023
(X3 POSTS)
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY:
Grade 1: R431 265 per annum
Grade 2: R528 696 per annum
CENTRE: Christ The King Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 1: Senior Certificate/Grade 12. Diploma/Degree in General nursing and midwifery that allow registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and a midwife. A post basic diploma in Child Nursing Science a duration of at least 1 (one) year accredited with SANC. Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Current SANC receipt for 2023. A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing and midwifery. Verification of employment endorsed by Human Resource department. Grade 2: Senior Certificate/Grade 12. Diploma/Degree in General nursing and midwifery that allow registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and a midwife. A post basic diploma in Child Nursing Science a duration of at least 1 (one) year accredited with SANC. Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Current SANC receipt for 2023. A minimum of 14 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Nurse. At least 10 years of the period referred above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in a specific field after obtaining post basic qualification in that specialized field. Verification of employment endorsed by Human Resource department. Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Training Required: Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to make independent decisions. An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector but not overstepping scope of practice. Ability to prioritize issues and other work-related matters and to comply with time frames. High level of accuracy. Depth knowledge of Acts, Policies, Procedures, Prescripts and Legislations. Supervisory, team building, problem solving, communication and skills to practice in the field of work.
DUTIES:
- Execute professional Nurse’s duties and functions with proficiency in support of the strategic objectives and operational plan of the Institution.
- Render an optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team.
- Display concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care and willingness to respond to patient’s needs.
- Advocate for quality care of patients Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
- Assist the Operational manager with overall management and necessary support for the effective functioning of the unit.
- Train and supervise junior staff. Strengthen ethics and professionalism.
- Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of 53 resources and availability of essential medical/surgical equipment.
- Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Norms and Standards and Ideal hospital programmes.
- Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies.
- Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work related.
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training.
- Participate in the departmental quality improvement committees.
- Implement all MCWH Programmes which will contribute to a reduction in mortality rates.
- Participate in QUALITY Improvement Programmes and audits.
- Uphold the Batho Pele Principles and Patients Right Charter.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications may be forwarded to: Assistant Director – HRM, Private Bag X542, Ixopo, 3276 or Hand delivered to: Christ the King Hospital, Human Resource Office, No 1 Peter hauff Drive, Ixopo, 3276. “Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address ChristTheKingHospital.JobApp@kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.”
NOTE:
Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s.
ENQUIRIES: Miss MNL MthembU – DMN Tel No: (039) 834 7500
CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023
