About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Professional Nurse (Specialty) to join the team at Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital in KwaMashu, a vibrant area in the greater eThekwini region. This role is crucial in providing comprehensive, quality nursing care to patients, ensuring that the specialized unit operates effectively while maintaining high standards of health service delivery. As a Professional Nurse, you will play a vital role in creating a therapeutic environment for both staff and patients, ultimately enhancing the overall healthcare experience for the community.
This position not only involves direct patient care but also encompasses leadership responsibilities, including supervising nursing and housekeeping staff, facilitating effective communication within the multidisciplinary team, and contributing to the continuous professional development of the nursing team. The impact of your work will resonate throughout the community, fostering a healthier environment and improving patient outcomes.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing accessible, quality healthcare services to all South Africans. Its mission is to promote health, prevent disease, and ensure the wellbeing of individuals and communities through various health initiatives. Working within this department means being part of a larger mission to transform healthcare in South Africa, making a tangible difference in the lives of citizens daily.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in planning, organizing, and monitoring objectives within the specialized unit.
- Provide a therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and the public.
- Deliver comprehensive, quality nursing care to all patients, regardless of their diagnoses.
- Supervise nursing and housekeeping staff, offering guidance and support.
- Facilitate effective communication among patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Manage staff allocation and duty rosters for day and night shifts.
- Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to statistical reporting.
- Participate in staff evaluations and training programs.
- Promote quality specialized nursing care in line with scope and standards.
- Act as a junior shift leader during both day and night shifts.
- Engage in research and complete patient-related data as required.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 1: Minimum of 4 years’ experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 14 years’ experience in nursing, with at least 10 years post-basic qualification experience in a relevant specialty.
- Senior Certificate or equivalent, with a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and a one-year post-basic qualification in Critical Care.
- Registration with SANC as both a General Nurse and Specialty Nurse.
- Proven experience endorsed by the Human Resource Department required for shortlisted candidates.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, along with problem-solving and coordination abilities.
Applications should be hand-delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) KwaMashu or submitted via email or courier as directed below.
Requirements
Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing, Grade 2: A minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing of which at least 10 (ten) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 (one) year post basic qualification in relevant speciality.Senior Certificate or equivalent, Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, One year post basic Degree/Diploma in Critical Care plus four (04) years appropriate /recognizable registration experience as a General Nurse.
Registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Speciality Nurse.
Proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department will be required for shortlisted candidates.
Successful candidate will have to spend minimum of one year in service.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of Nursing Care, Processes and Procedures, Nursing statutes, and other relevant Legal frameworks.
Good communication skills-verbal and written.
Co- ordination and liaison skills.
Problem solving 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 on all level.
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 specialty.
To assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as junior shift-leader on both day and night shift.
To partake in overall specialized unit functions, i.
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team building Effective and efficient management of all resources.
Liaise with professional Nurse in charge in surgical high care/renal unit.
Allocation of Staff on day and night duty within the Directorate in rotational basis.
To nurse a critically ill patient who is ventilated, on haemodialysis and continuous-venous haemodialysis.
To nurse all types of patients regardless of diagnoses according to disease profile within the directorate.
Maintain Professional growth/ethical standard and self- development.
