Profesional Nurse Specialty (ADVANCED Midwifery)

Overview

Professional nurse specialising in advanced midwifery sought for Vryheid District Hospital to provide comprehensive maternal and neonatal care.

Requirements

• Diploma / B Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery.
• Relevant post basic qualification (Diploma in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science).
• Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse (General) and Advanced Midwifery.
• Current SANC receipt.
• Grade 1: A minimum of 04 years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in specific speciality after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks.
• Good communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Coordination skills.
• Liaison skills.
• Networking skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Information Management.
• Knowledge Management.
• Planning and organizing.
• Computer Literacy.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care including normal deliveries and management of obstetric emergencies.
• Conduct risk assessments, early detection and management of complications in pregnancy, labour and puerperium.
• Perform newborn resuscitation, essential newborn care and Kangaroo Mother Care.
• Implement and monitor Maternal, Child and Women’s Health programmes in line with provincial and national guidelines.
• Ensure safe, quality maternity services to support reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality.
• Provide PHC services: HIV testing, initiation, retention to care, VL monitoring and suppression as per Siyeza and Operation Phuthuma requirements.
• Manage TB, STI, NCD, Family Planning and EPI programmes.
• Triage patients, diagnose, treat and refer in accordance with scope of practice and clinical protocols.
• Trace defaulters, missed appointments and loss to follow-up TROA.
• Monitor and reduce PSIs, complaints and waiting times.
• Ensure compliance with Ideal Clinic standards and infection prevention/control.
• Participate in audits, data validation and reporting for MCWH and HIV/TB indicators.
• Promote patient-centered care and professionalism.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, registers and statistics.
• Supervise and mentor PN, EN, ENA and CHWs on duty.
• Ensure cost-effective use of maternity equipment, drugs and stock.
• Report losses/damages.
• Participate in the 24/7 shift to ensure continuity of care in a busy township facility.
• Adhere to SANC regulations and Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Contribute to reducing risks.
• Provide health education to patients and community on maternal health, HIV/TB prevention.

How to apply

All applications should be forwarded to: Assistant Director: HRM, Private Bag X9371, Vryheid, 3100 or be hand delivered at Coswald Brown Street, Vryheid, 3100, HR office No: 09 or email to VryheidHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. ATS Sibiya Tel No: (034) 9822111, Ext, 4692

Notes

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. The contents of this circular minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible employees on the establishment of all institutions without delay. It must be ensured that all employees who meet the requirements of the post are made aware on this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work. Directions To Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Application for employment form (Form Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department OR from the website (www.kznhealth.gov.za) issued by Minister of DPSA in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations 2016. Applicant must utilize the most recent Z83 form. The Z83 must be fully completed: Failure to do so will result in disqualification. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and please note that it is no longer a requirement to submit any qualification or supporting documents, only shortlisted candidate will be required to produce certified copies of documents on or before the day of the interview. The Reference Number and the position for which you are applying (as stated in the advert) must be clearly indicated in the columns provided on the Z83 form. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The appointments are subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks (Security clearance, credit records, qualifications, citizenship and previous experience verifications) It is the applicant’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification which is the inherent requirement of the job evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof when shortlisted. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the post. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. The department reserves the right not to fill the post. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify your application. The post will be filled in terms of the Employment Equity Target. NB: Sending applications using courier service/email is encouraged as we have challenges with the post office.