Professional Nurse Grade 1/2 – Specialty Stream
Overview
Provision of optimal, holistic and specialised nursing and midwifery care in the Admission, Antenatal and Labour Ward. Provide antenatal care and monitor patients during labour and delivery.
Requirements
- Basic R425 qualification (i.e
- Degree/Diploma) in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a “Professional Nurse” with Midwifery A post -basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing Science with a duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC
- Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and Midwifery) Current registration with the SANC (2026) Experience Grade 1: a minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
- Experience Grade 2: a minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
- At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specif ic specialty, i.e
- Advanced Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing, after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty
- Knowledge of nursing legislation, policies, guidelines and professional/ethical practices
- Knowledge and skills in the management of normal and high-risk pregnancy, labour, delivery and the postnatal period
- Ability to identify and manage obstetric emergencies within the scope of practice
- Good communication, interpersonal and problem -solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to plan, organise and provide quality nursing and midwifery care
- Knowledge of Batho Pele principles and Infection Prevention and Control practices
Responsibilities
- Provision of optimal, holistic and specialised nursing and midwifery care in the Admission, Antenatal and Labour Ward
- Provide antenatal care and monitor patients during labour and delivery
- Identify and manage obstetric emergencies and complications withi n the scope of practice
- Effective utilisation of human, financial and material resources
- Participate in training, research, quality assurance and clinical audits
- Maintain accurate patient records and promote adherence to nursing and midwifery standards
- Provide support to nursing services and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self -development
- Attend meetings, workshops and training programmes as assigned by the supervisor
- Assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as a shift leader on both day and night when necessary
- NB: Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation
- includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays
How to apply
Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager OR Hand deliver to A -Block 1st Floor white applications box. Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital , Private Bag X07 , Mobeni, 4060. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs . Applications may alternatively be emailed to: [email protected] quoting reference number only in the subject line. Emailed applications should please be sent as one attachment. FOR ATTENTION : Mr. M.F Mlambo
Enquiries
Mrs R.M Abboo Tel No: (031) 907 8518
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