About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a Professional Nurse Grade 1/2 in the Specialty Stream at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, based in the vibrant city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is critical in delivering optimal, holistic specialized nursing care, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care in a safe and therapeutic environment. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play an essential part in improving health outcomes for the community, making a significant impact on public service in South Africa.
In this position, you will not only provide direct patient care but also train and supervise junior staff and student nurses, fostering a culture of learning and professionalism. Your contributions will help maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with national norms and standards, which is vital for the hospital’s reputation and operational excellence.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of all South Africans. It plays a crucial role in the delivery of healthcare services, policy formulation, and ensuring that healthcare facilities meet national standards. Working within this department means being part of a mission that values health equity, quality care, and the continuous development of healthcare professionals, thus enhancing the overall well-being of communities.
What You’ll Do
- Provide specialized nursing care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
- Train and supervise junior nursing staff and student nurses.
- Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health and Safety policies.
- Coordinate clinical activities of the unit and participate in developing unit objectives and policies.
- Advocate for quality patient care and maintain ethics and professionalism in nursing practice.
- Attend meetings, workshops, and training programs as directed by your supervisor.
- Act as a shift leader when necessary, including during night shifts and weekends.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualification (Degree/Diploma) in nursing, allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery.
- A post-basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing Science, accredited by the SANC.
- For Grade 1: Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Professional Nurse; for Grade 2: Minimum of 14 years’ experience.
- At least 10 years of the above experience must be in Critical Care Nursing Science after obtaining the post-basic qualification.
- Strong understanding of nursing legislation, ethics, and specialized critical care practices.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with patients and team members.
- Basic computer literacy to support service delivery and familiarity with HR and financial policies.
How to Apply
Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager OR Hand deliver to A-Block 1st Floor white applications box. Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, Private Bag X07, Mobeni, 4060.
Requirements
Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
Degree/Diploma) in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a “Professional Nurse” with Midwifery A post basic qualification in ‘Critical Care Nursing Science’, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and Midwifery) Current registration with the SANC (2026) Experience Grade 1: a minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Experience Grade 2: a minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the specific specialty (i.
e.
Critical Care Nursing Science) after obtaining the 1- year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the provision of specialised critical care nursing.
Possess good communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, relatives, supervisors and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health and Safety practices.
Demonstrate basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
Ability to plan, organise and coordinate nursing care in the Intensive Care Unit.
Ability to train, supervise and support junior staff and student nurses.
Ability to identify and manage critically ill patients and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Ability to promote quality patient care, ethics and professionalism.
Job Duties
Render optimal, holistic specialised nursing care to patients as a member of the multidisciplinary team.Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses.
Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Norms and Standards.
Co-ordinate clinical activities of the unit.
Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health and Safety policies.
Strengthen ethics and professionalism.
Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and the public.
Advocate for quality patient care.
Participate in staff development through the EPMDS system and other 173 work-related programmes and training.
Ensure that equipment and machinery are available and functional at all times.
Report challenges and deficiencies within the unit.
Attend meetings, workshops and training programmes as assigned by the supervisor.
Assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as a shift leader on both day and night when necessary.
NB: Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation; includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays.
