Professional Nurse - Specialty
Overview
Implement neonatal and child health care programmes. Develop and implement quality assurance policies & operational plans.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent
- Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science
- Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science
- 1 year post basic qualification in Child Health Nursing Science
- A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nur sing after registration as a general nurse
- Registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwife and Child Health Nurse
- 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 to nursing care, computer skills in basic programmes
- Knowledge of MNCWH 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
- Implement neonatal and child health care programmes
- Develop and implement quality assurance policies & operational plans
- Implement standards, practice and indication for Neonatal and Child Health Care
- Participate in child PPIP meetings
- Manage effective utilization of all resources in the unit
- Develop and implement strategies for Infection Control and Prevention for the unit
- Exercise control over discipline and labour relations issues
- Develop / establish and maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stake holders
- Ensure that the unit complies with Regulated Norms and Standards
- Support the Mother Baby Friendly initiative
- Support and mentor student nurses
- Identify high risk, manage or refer them according to hospital policy
- D evelop vision and mission and objectives for neonates and paediatrics
- Develop, implement and review neonatal and paediatric policies/SOP
- Attend meetings held in the institution/outside
- Participate in the implementation of SANC CPD Framework
How to apply
Application instructions from the official source
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] (Copies should be submitted by shortlisted candidates only) FOR ATTENTION Mr. Z.M Zulu
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Enquiries
Recruitment enquiries
Mrs M.C Maqutu Tel No: (039) 688 6117
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