PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY- PSYCHIATRIC REF NO: LRH
83/2023 (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 Psychiatric Nursing Science. Certificate of service endorsed by Human Resource department. Grade 1: A minimum of 4/four years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Midwifery and after obtaining the one year Post Basic Qualification in Psychiatric 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 Psychiatric 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: Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to make independent decisions. An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector. 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. Full understanding of the role of a professional nurse.
DUTIES:
- Render optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team. Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses.
- Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Norms and Standards and Ideal hospital. Co-ordinate clinical activities of the unit.
- Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies. Strengthen ethics and professionalism.
- Provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and public. Advocate for quality care of patients.
- Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work-related programmes and training.
- Ensure that equipment and machinery is available and functional at all times. Report and challenges and deficiencies within the unit.
- Attend to meetings, workshops and training programs as assigned by the supervisor.
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
