Professional Nurse, General Stream - KwaZulu Natal Department of Health

DUTIES:          

• Provide directions and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care. 
• Administer treatment plan of common or minor primary health conditions presented at primary care facilities in accordance with prescribed norms and standards, guidelines and treat conditions of patients as prescribed.
• To provide nursing care that leads to improved health service delivery by upholding the principles of  Batho  Pele. 
• To execute duties and functions with proficiency and perform duties according to the scope of practice.
• Ensuring supervision and provision of basic needs of patients viz. oxygen supply, nutrition, elimination, fluid and electrolyte balance and a safe and therapeutic environment. Implement infection control standards and practices to improve quality nursing care.
• Ensure proper implementation of National Core Standards, quality and clinical audits.
• Improve the knowledge of staff and patients through health education and in-service training.
• Implement standards, practice criteria for quality nursing.
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring clinical interventions to the clients including giving of prescribed medications and doing ongoing observation to patients.
• Supervision of patient reports and intervention, keeping a good valid record on all client interventions.
• Ensuring proper utilization of Human, material and financial resources and keeping up to date records of resources.

Requirements

Grade 1: Senior Certificate. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery. Current registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Midwifery.

Grade 2: Senior Certificate. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery, Current registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Midwifery. A minimum of 10 years appropriates recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. 

Grade 3: Senior Certificate. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery, Current registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Midwifery. A minimum of 20 years appropriates recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.

Skills:

• Knowledge of nursing care and processes and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of Public service regulations.
• Disciplinary code, human resource policies, hospital generic and specific policies.
• Leadership, supervisory and good communication skills.
• Team building and cross-cultural awareness.

ENQUIRIES: Mrs VV Ncume Tel No: 039 433 1955 EXT 259

SALARY:          

Grade 1 R260 760 per annum

Grade 2 R320 703 per annum

Grade 3 R388 974 per annum

Other Benefits: 13th cheque, 12% Rural Allowance, Home Owners Allowance

(Employee must meet prescribed requirements), Medical Aid (Optional)

CENTRE: ST Andrews Hospital – Elim Clinic

NOTE:

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed and dated. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copy of Identity Document and Driver’s License.

Such copies need not be certified (certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates). The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A) provided thereof on the Z83 form.

NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Faxed and e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. 

Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to their applications. 

Non- RSA Citizens/Permanent Residents/ Work Permit holders must submit documentary proof together with their applications. All employees in the Public Service that are presently on the same salary level but on a notch/package above of the advertised post are free to apply