About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Professional Nurse – General (Grade 1) to join the team at Port Shepstone Regional Hospital, located in the vibrant coastal town of Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is crucial to delivering quality healthcare services to the community, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care in various hospital wards. As a Professional Nurse, you will play a key role in implementing nursing policies, delivering patient care, and supporting the hospital’s mission to uphold the rights and dignity of every patient.
Your work will directly impact the health and well-being of individuals in the community, making a difference in their lives through compassionate and effective nursing practices. You will engage with diverse patients and collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to create a safe and therapeutic environment, fostering trust and confidence in the public health system.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting and protecting the health of South Africans through accessible, efficient, and quality health services. With a focus on patient-centered care, the department’s mission is to ensure that every citizen has access to the healthcare they need, when they need it. Working in this department means being part of a dedicated team that values the principles of Batho Pele, which emphasizes putting people first and improving service delivery across the healthcare spectrum.
What You’ll Do
- Provide quality patient care in accordance with established nursing protocols and standards.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records as per legal requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement programs and infection prevention initiatives.
- Uphold and advocate for patients’ rights and ensure a safe environment.
- Supervise and manage resources effectively, including human and material resources.
- Assist in the orientation and mentoring of new nursing staff.
- Act as a shift leader, supporting both day and night shifts when necessary.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 / Matric certificate or equivalent.
- A Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science, and a Diploma or Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science.
- Current registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Midwife / Accoucher, with a valid SANC receipt for 2026.
- Knowledge of nursing legislation and ethical practices.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations.
- Organizational skills to manage workload and ensure effective nursing care delivery.
How to Apply
Applications should be posted or hand-delivered to the Human Resource Manager at Port Shepstone Hospital, with further details provided below.
Requirements
Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent.Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science.
Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science.
Current registration with SANC as General Nurse and Midwife / Accoucher.
Current SANC receipt for 2026.
Grade 1: No Experience Required.
Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by relevant health facility.
Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other clinicians including report writing when required.
Work effectively, co-operatively and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
Able to plan and organize 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.
Job Duties
To execute duties and functions with proficiency within prescripts of applicable legislation.Provision of quality patient care in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
Implementation of policies and procedures, clinical guidelines and protocols and all other legislative requirements for the nursing professions.
To participate in implementation of Quality Improvement Programmes, Infection Prevention and Control and occupational health and safety.
Uphold Batho Pele Principles and Patients’ Rights Charter.
Provide a 186 safe, therapeutic environment as laid down by the Nursing Act.
Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements.
Exercise control over discipline, grievance and labour relation issues.
Manage and supervise effective utilization of all resources e.
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Human, financial, material etc.
Assist in orientation, induction and mentoring of all nursing staff.
Assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as a shift- leader on both day and night shifts when necessary.
