About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Professional Nurse Specialty in Child Nursing Science to join the dynamic team at Grey’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg. This vital role is essential in ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients. By fostering a therapeutic environment for both staff and patients, you will play a crucial part in the lives of children receiving care in the Paediatric unit. Your presence will not only enhance the healthcare experience but also contribute significantly to the overall well-being of our community.
As a Professional Nurse, you will engage with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and their families, effectively communicating to provide comprehensive care. This position is not just about fulfilling responsibilities but about making a real difference in the lives of children and their families. Your efforts will directly impact the quality of healthcare services in Pietermaritzburg, promoting a healthier future for the next generation.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting and protecting the health of all South Africans. It aims to provide comprehensive healthcare services that are accessible and equitable, ensuring that every individual receives the care they deserve. Working within this department means being part of a mission to enhance public health, improve quality of life, and address healthcare challenges faced by communities. Your contributions as a nurse will resonate through the lives you touch, making your work not only meaningful but transformative.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in the planning, organizing, and monitoring objectives within the Paediatric unit.
- Provide a supportive and therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
- Ensure high-quality nursing care for all clients accessing Paediatric services.
- Coordinate and supervise resources effectively while adhering to quality standards.
- Facilitate effective training and research initiatives aimed at improving paediatric nursing care.
- Foster discipline, professionalism, and work ethics among team members.
- Maintain compliance with infection prevention and control programs.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care services.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Degree/Diploma in General Nursing allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- A minimum of 1 year post-basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science (Child Nursing Science).
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026 SANC receipt).
- At least 4 years of appropriate experience in nursing after registration with SANC.
- Demonstrated knowledge of nursing care processes, relevant legal frameworks, and public service regulations.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including public relations and conflict handling.
- Basic computer skills in standard programs.
How to Apply
Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office, Greys Hospital Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Email Applications to [email protected] or [email protected].
Requirements
Grade 12 Certificate.Degree/Diploma in General Nursing that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
1 Year post basic/post graduate qualification in Clinical Nursing Science (Child Nursing Science).
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026 SANC receipt).
A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
Grade 1: Experience: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience as a General Nurse.
Grade 2: Experience: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the speciality after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing act, Occupational health and safety act, Patients’ rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public service regulations, Labor relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure, Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management.
Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem- solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework.
Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills.
Computer skills in basic programs.
Job Duties
Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the Paediatric unit.Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public.
Demonstrate effective communication to patients, families, multidisciplinary team members and other stakeholders within the hospital.
Ensure that high- quality nursing care is rendered to all clients accessing the Paediatric nursing care services at Grey’s Hospital.
Ensure effective and efficient utilisation and 244 supervision of resources.
Coordinate the provision of effective training and research, focusing on the programs aimed at improving paediatric nursing care.
Instill discipline, professionalism and work ethics among employees.
Ensure compliance with quality, infection prevention and control (IPC) programs, e.
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Ideal Hospital Realisation and Maintenance (IHRM) and Norms and Standards (N&S).
Maintain constructive working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team members.
Provide effective support to Nursing services, e.
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assist with relief duties to nursing management within the unit.
