About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Professional Nurse for the Orthopaedics unit at Port Shepstone Regional Hospital. In this vital role, you will provide specialized nursing care, ensuring the highest quality of treatment for patients in the community. Your work will not only enhance patient care but also contribute significantly to the strategic operational plan of the hospital, which serves as a cornerstone of health services in the KwaZulu-Natal province.
Port Shepstone, located on the stunning south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, offers a vibrant community that relies on the exceptional services provided by the regional hospital. As a Professional Nurse, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that champions patient advocacy and holistic care. Your commitment to the Batho Pele principles will ensure that patients receive the attention and empathy they deserve, ultimately fostering a healthier community.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting and ensuring the health and well-being of all South Africans. Its mandate encompasses a wide range of healthcare services, with a focus on providing accessible, equitable, and quality care. Working within this department means you are part of a mission that prioritizes public health and strives to improve the lives of individuals and communities across the nation.
What You’ll Do
- Provide optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients in the Orthopaedics unit.
- Advocate for patient treatment and care, ensuring their needs are met.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records to support effective healthcare delivery.
- Conduct meaningful patient rounds and monitor client satisfaction through open communication.
- Assist the Operational Manager with the overall management of the unit.
- Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses, fostering their professional development.
- Participate in the formulation and implementation of unit objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and infection control protocols.
- Engage in staff development initiatives and participate in ethics and professionalism activities.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 or Matric certificate.
- Diploma/Degree in General Nursing Science, Midwifery Nursing Science, or Advanced Midwifery Nursing Science.
- Minimum of 1 year post-basic qualification in Orthopaedic Nursing Science.
- At least 4 years of appropriate and recognisable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse.
- Registration with SANC as a General Nurse, Midwife, and Orthopaedic Nurse, along with a valid SANC receipt for 2026.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on public relations and conflict resolution.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
How to Apply
Applications should be posted or hand-delivered to the Human Resource Manager at Port Shepstone Hospital as detailed below.
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.
1 year post basic qualification in orthopaedic nursing science.
A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse.
Registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwife and Orthopaedic Nurse.
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 counselling skills.
Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining relevant resources under management.
176 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
Executive professional nurses’ duties and functions with proficiency in support of the strategic operational plan of the Institution.Render an optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team.
Display concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care and willingness to respond to patient’s needs.
Advocate for quality care of patients utilizing Batho Pele principles.
Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
Do meaningful rounds and monitor client satisfaction by communicating with patients and relatives.
Assist the Operational manager with overall management and necessary support for the effective functioning of the unit.
Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses.
Participate in ethics and professionalism activities.
Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures.
Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and availability of essential equipment.
Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with Regulated Norms and Standards and Ideal hospital programmes.
Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies.
Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work-related programmes and training.
