About the Role
The Newcastle Regional Hospital is seeking a dedicated Professional Nurse Specialty in Pediatrics (Grade 1-2) to join its esteemed healthcare team. Located in the vibrant city of Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal, this role plays a vital part in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care within the pediatric specialty unit. As a nurse in this respected government institution, you will have the opportunity to significantly impact the lives of young patients and their families, advocating for their needs and ensuring they receive comprehensive treatment.
In this role, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to a culture of collaboration and excellence in public service. Your efforts will not only enhance the well-being of children but also support the broader mission of the healthcare system to provide safe and effective medical services to the community. By joining Newcastle Regional Hospital, you will be part of a dedicated workforce committed to promoting health and wellness throughout South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Health is responsible for overseeing the country’s public health system, ensuring that all citizens have access to quality healthcare services. Its mission is to promote health, prevent illness, and provide effective treatment, particularly in underserved communities. Working within this department means being part of a larger commitment to public service, where every day offers the chance to make a difference in the lives of South Africans.
Employing skilled professionals like you in hospitals such as Newcastle Regional Hospital is crucial to fulfilling this mission. By providing specialized nursing care, you will contribute to improving health outcomes and enhancing patient satisfaction in the region.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver comprehensive and quality nursing care to pediatric patients in a specialized unit
- Assist in the planning, organizing, and monitoring of unit objectives
- Manage resources effectively to ensure optimal service delivery
- Organize work for yourself and support personnel to maintain high nursing standards
- Advocate for patients, addressing their needs and expectations in line with Batho Pele principles
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate patient care
- Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, including report writing
- Ensure compliance with national and provincial health regulations for safe patient service
- Participate in the analysis and development of nursing policies and procedures
- Provide supervision and mentorship to nursing staff within the unit
- Monitor and evaluate patient care and maintain accurate patient records
- Create a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff
What You’ll Need
- Senior Certificate/Grade 12
- Diploma/Degree in General Nursing
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse and Midwifery
- Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years’ experience in nursing after registration with SANC
- Grade 2: At least 10 years of experience in the specific specialty after obtaining a Post Basic qualification in Child Nursing Science
- Knowledge of nursing care processes and relevant legal frameworks
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Conflict management and negotiation skills
How to Apply
All applications should be posted to the Recruitment Officer, Newcastle Regional Hospital, Private Bag X6653, Newcastle, 2940 OR can be done on S’thesha Waya-Waya website.
Requirements
Senior certificate/ Grade 12.Diploma / Degree in General Nursing.
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse and Midwifery.
Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing and Post Basic qualification in Child Nursing Science.
Grade 2: A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing of which at least 10 years of the period must be experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the one year Post Basic qualification in Child Nursing Science.
Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, and other legal frameworks.
Good verbal and written communication and report writing skills.
Decision making and problem-solving skills.
Conflict management and negotiation skills.
Job Duties
Provide comprehensive, quality nursing care to patients/ clients in a specialty unit in a cost effective, efficient manner.Assist in planning, organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit.
Manage resources within the unit effectively and efficiently to ensure optimum service delivery.
Able to plan all and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to 154 patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele).
Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care.
Demonstrate effective communication with the patient, patient’s relatives, supervisors and other clinicians including report writing when required.
Ensure compliance with National, Provincial and professional prescripts in order to render a safe patient service and improve client satisfaction.
Participate in the analysis and formulation of nursing policies and procedures.
Assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff within the unit and participate in monitoring the training need of staff.
Provide direct and indirect supervision of all staff within the unit and give guidance.
Order and monitor appropriate level of consumables.
Ensure that equipment in the unit is adequate, checked and in working order.
Provide for safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment.
Assist in orientation, induction and mentoring of all nursing personnel.
Demonstrate an understanding of Human Resource and Financial Management Policies and Procedures.
Monitor and evaluate the care and management of patient and maintenance of accurate and complete patient’s records.
Provision of support to nursing services.
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Tshabalala Tel No: (034) 328 0000
