About the Role
The Port Shepstone Regional Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Professional Nurse to join its Critical Care team. Located in the vibrant coastal town of Port Shepstone, this role plays a crucial part in providing specialized nursing care to critically ill patients. Your efforts will not only enhance the quality of healthcare in the region but also significantly impact the lives of patients and their families, as well as support the community at large.
As a Professional Nurse in this esteemed facility, you will be integral to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters healing and well-being. You will work alongside a dynamic team of healthcare professionals, ensuring that patient care is delivered with the highest standards of quality and compassion. This role is a pivotal opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the public service sector in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to delivering accessible and high-quality healthcare services to all South Africans. It focuses on promoting health, preventing illness, and providing care and support to those in need. Working within this department means being part of a mission that prioritizes the well-being of the community and contributes to the overall health landscape of the nation. Your role as a Professional Nurse will be not only about providing care but also about advocating for patients and supporting their journey to recovery.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in planning, organizing, and monitoring objectives of the specialized unit
- Provide comprehensive quality nursing care to patients
- Supervise nursing and housekeeping staff, ensuring continuity of patient care
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team
- Manage day and night duty rosters and staff allocation
- Maintain accurate records and provide statistical information on training and staffing
- Participate in the evaluation of staff performance and implement employee assistance programs
- Engage in orientation and induction processes for new nursing staff
- Contribute to research and maintain professional growth and ethical standards
- Act as a junior shift leader, managing resources efficiently
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 or Matric certificate
- Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science
- Diploma or Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science
- At least 1 year post-basic qualification in Critical Care/Emergency and Trauma Nursing Science
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse
- SANC Receipt for 2026
- Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of nursing care processes, statutes, and legal frameworks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- 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, 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.
1 year post basic qualification in Critical Care / Emergency and Trauma Nursing Science.
A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional 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 178 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
Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit.Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public.
Provide comprehensive quality nursing care.
Provide direct and indirect supervision of all Nursing Staff / Housekeeping staff and to give them guidance and ensure continuity of patient care.
Demonstrate effective communication patient and families with the multi – disciplinary team, other department within the hospital.
Assist with allocation /change list, day and night duty rosters and inputs for leave.
Assist in record keeping and provide statistical information on training and staffing.
To assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff and implement EAP.
Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff.
To complete patient related data and partake in research.
Promote quality specialized nursing care as directed by scope of practice and standards determined by the relevant speciality.
To assist with relief duties of supervision and act as junior shift- leader on both day and night shift.
To partake in overall specialized unit functions, i.
e.
team building.
Effective and efficient management of all resources.
Liaise with professional nurse in charge in surgical high care / renal unit.
Allocation of staff within the directorate on rotational basis.
To ensure critically ill patients regardless of diagnoses according to disease profile within the directorate.
To nurse a ventilated paediatric / high care patient in ICU for close monitoring.
Maintain professional growth / ethical standard and self-development.
Participate in the implementation of SANC CPD Framework.
