About the Role
The Department of Health is looking for a dedicated Professional Nurse to join the Paediatrics Ward at Port Shepstone Regional Hospital. This role is vital in ensuring that the youngest members of our community receive exceptional healthcare tailored to their needs. With a focus on neonatal and child health care programs, your work will directly impact the lives of children and their families in the vibrant coastal town of Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal. Your commitment and expertise will be crucial in implementing quality assurance policies and operational plans, which promote healthier futures for our youth.
As a Professional Nurse, you will play an essential role in managing resources effectively and fostering a collaborative environment among nursing staff and other healthcare stakeholders. Your efforts will contribute to initiatives such as the Mother Baby Friendly project, ensuring that parents and their newborns receive the support and care they deserve. This position not only offers personal fulfillment but also provides an opportunity to make a lasting difference in public service through healthcare.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of South Africans by providing accessible and quality healthcare services. With a mission to promote health equity and prevent illness, the department plays a crucial role in managing healthcare facilities and overseeing public health initiatives throughout the region. Working within this department means contributing to a meaningful cause that impacts the lives of countless individuals and families.
What You’ll Do
- Implement and oversee neonatal and child health care programs.
- Develop and enforce quality assurance policies and operational plans.
- Manage resources effectively within the Paediatrics Ward.
- Participate in child Patient Participation Improvement Program (PPIP) meetings.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with nursing staff and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with regulated norms and standards for the unit.
- Support the Mother Baby Friendly initiative and mentor student nurses.
- Identify high-risk cases and manage or refer them according to hospital policy.
- Develop and review policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for neonates and paediatrics.
- Attend and participate in institutional meetings and training.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent qualification.
- Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery Nursing Science.
- One year of post-basic qualification in Child Health Nursing Science.
- A minimum of four years of relevant nursing experience after registration as a general nurse.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse, Midwife, and Child Health Nurse.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including public relations and conflict handling.
- Knowledge of nursing care processes, relevant legal frameworks, and infection control protocols.
- 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 / Matric or equivalent.Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science.
Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science.
1 year post basic qualification in Child Health Nursing Science.
A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a general nurse.
Registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwife and Child Health 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 174 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.
Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care, computer skills in basic programmes.
Knowledge of MNCWH 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
Implement neonatal and child health care programmes.Develop and implement quality assurance policies & operational plans.
Implement standards, practice and indication for Neonatal and Child Health Care.
Participate in child PPIP meetings.
Manage effective utilization of all resources in the unit.
Develop and implement strategies for Infection Control and Prevention for the unit.
Exercise control over discipline and labour relations issues.
Develop / establish and maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stake holders.
Ensure that the unit complies with Regulated Norms and Standards.
Support the Mother Baby Friendly initiative.
Support and mentor student nurses.
Identify high risk, manage or refer them according to hospital policy.
Develop vision and mission and objectives for neonates and paediatrics.
Develop, implement and review neonatal and paediatric policies/SOP.
Attend meetings held in the institution/outside.
Participate in the implementation of SANC CPD Framework.
