About the Role
Beaufort West Hospital is seeking dedicated and skilled individuals for the role of Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2, specializing in Maternity. This position is based in the heart of Beaufort West, a town known for its rich history and vibrant community. As a Professional Nurse, you will be at the forefront of providing optimal, holistic patient care and health service delivery, playing a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of mothers and their newborns within the community. Your expertise will directly impact the lives of families, making this role not just a job, but a meaningful contribution to public service in South Africa.
In this dynamic position, you will implement infection control policies and health and safety legislation while effectively utilizing both human and physical resources. Your commitment to financial management and cost containment will support the hospital’s mission to deliver high-quality healthcare. As a member of the nursing team, you will also engage in health research, data collection, and quality improvement initiatives, further enhancing the standards of care provided at Beaufort West Hospital.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare services to all South Africans. With a mission to promote the health and well-being of communities, the department focuses on various health initiatives, including maternal and child health, which is vital for the development of the nation. Working within this department means being part of a larger effort to improve healthcare delivery, ensuring that every individual receives the support and care they need.
What You’ll Do
- Provide specialized nursing care to maternity patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Implement and adhere to infection control policies and health safety regulations.
- Manage physical and human resources efficiently to support nursing services.
- Participate in financial management and cost containment strategies.
- Engage in health research, data collection, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support nursing services through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A post-basic nursing qualification in Midwifery accredited with the SANC.
- For Grade 1: At least 4 years of experience in nursing post-registration with the SANC.
- For Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years of nursing experience post-registration, with considerable experience in a relevant specialty.
- Excellent communication and supervisory skills, along with knowledge of maternal and neonatal healthcare.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC Advance Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212).
OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
A post-graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Midwifery.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
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.
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 after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, night duty, overtime, public holidays and weekends.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (both written and verbal).
Appropriate supervisory skills and optimal utilisation of subordinates.
Knowledge of maternal and neonatal health care services within the hospital setting.
Computer literacy.
Job Duties
Provision of optimal, holistic specialized quality patient care and health service delivery.Effective implementation of infection control policies and health and safety legislation.
Effective utilization of all human- and physical resources.
Assist with Financial management and cost containment.
Participate in health research, data collection & quality improvement initiatives.
Provision of Support to Nursing Services.
