Professional Nurse Specialty: Advanced Midwifery

Overview

Professional nurse specialising in advanced midwifery sought for King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex in KwaZulu-Natal to provide specialist antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.

Requirements

• Standard 10 certificate/Grade 12.
• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing A post basic qualification in advanced midwifery Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing Standard 10 certificate/Grade 12.
• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing.
• A post basic qualification in advanced midwifery.
• A minimum of 14 years of appropriate or recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in a specific field after obtaining a post-basic qualification in advanced midwifery.
• Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, And Competencies Required: Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector.
• Ability to prioritise issues and other work-related matters and to comply with time frames.
• High level of accuracy.
• In-depth knowledge of PUBLIC Acts, Policies, Procedures, Prescriptions, and Legislation.
• Report Writing Skills, Computer Literacy, Planning, and Organising.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive specialist midwifery care to antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and neonatal patients according to national and provincial guidelines.
• Provision of quality services through setting of standards, policies and procedures.
• Reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity rate.
• Initiate and lead all obstetric programs i.e.
• PPP, PMTCT, CARMA MBFHI, ESMOE, etc.
• Manage obstetric and neonatal emergencies, initiating appropriate treatment and timely referral where necessary.
• Implement maternal and perinatal quality improvement programmes, including maternal death reviews, perinatal mortality meetings, and clinical audits.
• Manage human, material and financial resources efficiently.
• Ensure infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and maintain patient safety standards.
• Maintain accurate patient records, statistics, and reports in accordance with Department of Health policies.
• Promote maternal, new-born, and family health education, including breastfeeding support and family planning.
• Provide a Safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Ensure availability and proper management of medicines, equipment, and supplies within the maternity unit.
• Participate in continuous professional development (CPD), research, and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Comply with legal, ethical, and professional standards, including the Nursing Act, National Health Act, Batho Pele Principles, Patients' Rights Charter, and other relevant policies.
• Strengthen ethics and professionalism.

How to apply

Applications should be forwarded to: The Acting Deputy Director: HRM: Mr. F.G Cele Human Resource Department King Dinuzulu Hospital P O Dormerton, 4015. Email to: KingdinuzuluHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za OR KGVREGISTRY@kznhealth.gov.za Or Hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, King Dinuzulu Hospital 75 R.D. Naidu Roads Sydenham, 4015.

Enquiries: Ms. ND Zihle Manager Nursing Tel No: (031) 242 6036

Notes

Directions To The Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. NB: Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Manager (Certificate of service and service record) must be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83 e.g. reference number KDHC 05/2026. NB: Failure to comply with above instructions will disqualify applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: (security checks, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience verifications) Please note that due to the large number of applications anticipated, applicants will not be acknowledged, however, they will be advised of the outcome of their applications, in due course. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications’ 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. NB: Due to budgetary constraints, shortlisted candidates will not be entitled to S&T payment for attending interviews NB. No payment of S & T and resettlement expenditure. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department).