About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Professional Nurse to join the team at Port Shepstone Regional Hospital in the Obstetrics & Gynaecology unit. This role plays a crucial part in providing high-quality healthcare to the community and ensuring safe and effective management of obstetric emergencies. As a Professional Nurse, you will be responsible for diagnosing and managing complex cases in the absence of a doctor, making your expertise vital in critical situations where timely intervention can save lives.
Located in the picturesque town of Port Shepstone, this position is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of mothers and infants in the region. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, advocating for patient rights and implementing Batho Pele principles to enhance service delivery. This role not only fulfills your professional ambitions but also contributes to the greater good of the community, ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible to all.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to improving the health status of South Africans through effective healthcare services. It focuses on providing accessible, equitable, and quality healthcare for all, reflecting the values of public service. By joining this department, you become part of a larger mission to enhance the quality of life for citizens, making working here both meaningful and fulfilling.
What You’ll Do
- Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies, such as Eclampsia and Antepartum Hemorrhage, when a doctor is unavailable.
- Identify high-risk clients during the ante-partum and post-partum periods and manage or refer them in line with hospital policies.
- Develop, implement, and review policies and standard operating procedures for the obstetrics unit.
- Conduct Perinatal Mortality reviews and participate in obstetrics programs, including PPIP and PMTCT.
- Advocate for patients utilizing Batho Pele principles and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Identify training needs for nursing staff and contribute to in-service education and quality improvement programs.
- Assist with supervisory duties and maintain stock and supplies within the obstetrics department.
- Attend relevant meetings and engage with institutional policies to enhance overall service delivery.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 or Matric certificate.
- A Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery Nursing Science, as well as Advanced Midwifery Nursing Science.
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC.
- Registration with SANC as a General Nurse, Midwife, and Advanced Midwife, along with a valid SANC receipt for 2026.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work within public sector policies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle conflict and provide counselling.
- Basic computer skills and financial knowledge related to resource management.
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
How to Apply
Applications should be posted or hand delivered to the Human Resource Manager, Port Shepstone Hospital, Private Bag X5706, Port Shepstone, 4240.
Requirements
Grade 12 or Matric certificate.Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science.
Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science.
Diploma / Degree in Advanced Midwifery Nursing Science.
A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
Registration with SANC as General Nurse, midwife and Advanced Midwife.
SANC Receipt for 2026.
Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Leadership, organizational, decision making, supervisory and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the Public Sector and institutional policy framework.
Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal framework.
Ability to formulate patients care related policies, vision, mission and objective of the component.
Communication and interpersonal skills including Public Relations, Negotiating, Coaching.
Conflict handling and 175 counselling skills.
Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining relevant resources under management.
Insight into procedures and policies pertaining nursing care, computer skills in basic programmes.
Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, Public Holidays.
Competencies (knowledge / skills).
Good communications and interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills.
Job Duties
Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies in the absence of a doctor, i.e.
, Eclampsia APH, etc.
Identify high risk clients during ante-partum and post- partum periods, manage them or refer them according to hospital policy.
Develop vision and mission and objectives for obstetric unit.
Develop, implement and review obstetric policies / SOP.
Conduct Perinatal Mortality reviews or meetings.
Know SANC rules and regulations pertaining to obstetrics.
Develop and implement in-service education and quality improvement programs for the obstetrics dept.
Act as an advocate for clients utilizing Batho Pele principles.
Form part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Take part in all obstetrics programs, i.
e.
PPIP, PMTCT, BBI, MBFI, and RHC – reproductive health.
Identify training needs for the staff.
Practice participative management by assisting with relief duties of the supervisor.
Maintain and monitor stock and supplies.
Attend meetings held in the institution/outside.
