Professional Nurse Grade 1/2 – Specialty Stream
Overview
Render optimal, holistic specialised nursing care to patients as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses.
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 ‘Critical Care Nursing Scien ce’, with duration of at least 1 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/ recognizable experience in the speci fic specialty (i.e
- Critical Care Nursing Science) after obtaining the 1- year post -basic qualification in the relevant specialty
- Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the provision of specialised critical care nursing
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, relatives, supervisors and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health and Safety practices
- Demonstrate basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices
- Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery
- Ability to plan, organise and coordinate nursing care in the Intensive Care Unit
- Ability to train, supervise and support junior staff and student nurses
- Ability to identify and manage critically ill patients and respond appropriately to emergencies
- Ability to promote quality patie nt care, ethics and professionalism
Responsibilities
- Render optimal, holistic specialised nursing care to patients as a member of the multidisciplinary team
- Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses
- Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Norms and Standards
- Co-ordi nate clinical activities of the unit
- Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention and Control and Occupational Health and Safety policies
- Strengthen ethics and professionalism
- Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and the public
- Advocate for quality patient care
- Participate in staff development through the EPMDS system and other work -related programmes and trainin g
- Ensure that equipment and machinery are available and functional at all times
- Report challenges and deficiencies within the unit
- Attend meetings, workshops and training programmes as assigned by the supervisor
- Assist with relief duties of the supervi sor 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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