Profesional Nurse (GENERAL Stream) with Midwifery

Overview

Professional nurse with midwifery sought for Vryheid District Hospital to supervise nursing care and implement quality standards across three experience grades.

Requirements

• Diploma / B Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery.
• Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse with Midwifery.
• Current SANC receipt.
• Grade 1: No experience.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate /recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing.
• 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 organising.
• Computer Literacy.

Duties

• Provide directions and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care.
• Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice).
• Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
• Provide comprehensive, antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care including deliveries and management of obstetric emergencies.
• Perform physical assessments, diagnose and treat common health problems in line with scope of practice and PHC guidelines.
• Manage Maternal, Child and Women’s Health programmes, EPI, Family Planning.
• Provide HIV, TB, STI and NCD management and ensure adherence to 95/95/95 targets.
• Triage patients, refer appropriately, and follow up on defaulters and untraceable clients.
• Maintain patient hygiene, nutrition, mobility and elimination needs.
• Measure, interpret and record vital signs accurately.
• Ensure infection prevention and control measures are implemented.
• Promote patient-centered care to reduce complaints, PSIs and waiting times.
• Participate in outreach services and community health education.
• Support NHI and PHC re-engineering initiatives in the rural community.
• Work with CHWs and other stakeholders to improve access in rural areas.
• Maintain accurate patient records, registers and data capturing.
• Ensure cost-effective use of equipment, stock and resources.
• Report losses/damages.
• Supervise and mentor Enrolled Nurses, Staff Nurses and CHWs.
• Implement and monitor priority programmes as per Ideal Clinic standards.
• Reduce risk of litigation by applying correct clinical protocols.
• Contribute to achieving Ideal Clinic Realisation Status.
• Participate in on-call system to ensure 24/7 service delivery.

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.