Professional Nurse - Speciality
Overview
Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies in the absence of a doctor, i.e., Eclampsia APH, etc. Identify high risk clients during ante- partum and post - partum periods, manage them or refer them according to hospital policy.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Matric certificate
- Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science
- Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science
- Diploma / Degree in Advanced Midwifery Nursing Science
- A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing
- Registration with SANC as General Nurse, midwife and Advanced Midwife
- SANC Receipt for 2026
- Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Leadership, organizational, decision making, supervisory and problem -solving abilities within the limit of the Public Sector and institutional policy framework
- Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal framework
- Ability to formulate patients care related policies, vision, mission and objective of the component
- Communication and interpersonal skills including Public Relations, Negotiating, Coaching
- Conflict handling and counselling skills
- Financial an d budgetary knowledge pertaining relevant resources under management
- Insight into procedures and policies pertaining nursing care, computer skills in basic programmes
- Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, Public Holidays
- Competencies (knowledge /skills)
- Good communications and interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies in the absence of a doctor, i.e., Eclampsia APH, etc
- Identify high risk clients during ante- partum and post - partum periods, manage them or refer them according to hospital policy
- Develop vision and mission and objectives for obstetric unit
- Develop, implement and review obstetric policies / SOP
- Conduct Perinatal Mortality reviews or meetings
- Know SANC rules and regulations pertaining to obstetrics
- Develop and implement in- service education and quality improvement programs for the obstetrics dept
- Act as an advocate for clients utilizing Batho Pele principles
- Form part of the multi -disciplinary team
- Take part in all obstetrics programs, i.e
- PPIP, PMTCT, BBI, MBFI, and RHC – reproductive health
- Identify traini ng needs for the staff
- Practice participative management by assisting with relief duties of the supervisor
- Maintain and monitor stock and supplies
- Attend meetings held in the institution/outside
How to apply
Applications should be posted / hand delivered to: The Human Resource Manager, Port Shepstone Hospital, Private Bag X5706, Port Shepstone, 4240. Applicants are encouraged to utilise Courier Services/ S’thesha Waya Waya or e-mail to [email protected] (Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit proof of qualifications) FOR ATTENTION Mr. Z.M Zulu
Enquiries
Mrs. M.C Maqutu Tel No: (039) 688 6117
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