Professional Nurse General Stream

Overview

Professional Nurse (General Stream) position at Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, open across three experience grades.

Requirements

• Grade 1: No experience required.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Minimum Requirements: Degree/Diploma qualification that allows registration to General Nursing & Midwifery.
• Plus, a relevant post basic qualification in Operating Theatre nursing.
• Registration certificate with South African Nursing Council (SANC) Current SANC receipt (2026). 4 years’ experience in General Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse.
• Successful candidate will have to spend minimum of one year in service.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of Public Service Acts, regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of SANC rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks.
• Good communication, verbal, written, leadership, interpersonal, problem solving, conflict management and decision making skills.
• Knowledge and experience in implementation of Batho Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter, Code of Conduct.
• Team building and diversity Management skills.
• Previous experience in the following disciplines would be advantageous: - General surgery.
• Laparoscopic surgery Orthopaedic surgery, Recovery Room, CSSD, Obstetric & Gynae.

Duties

• Effective management of patients, display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating.
• Proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations.
• Provision of quality services through setting of standards, policies and procedures.
• Participate in the implementation of National Priorities clinical guidelines, protocols.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements.
• Exercise control over discipline, grievance and labour relations issues.
• Promote good working relationships amongst staff and patients.
• Assist in supervision and development of all nursing staff.
• Reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity rate.
• Ensure effective participation in all hospital programs e.g.
• IPC, Quality Assurance, etc.
• Provide a Safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff.

How to apply

To be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu or Emailed To: pixley.recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za or Couriered To: 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM

Enquiries: Ms SC Nduli: Nursing Manager – Dr PKISMH Tel No: (031) 530 1565

Notes

The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form website- www.kznhealth.gov.za. Originally signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department & other required documents. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. DPKISMH 14/2023. NB: Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants. Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous employment experience verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.