Professional Nurse- Speciality

Overview

Professional nurse specialised in obstetrics and gynaecology sought for Port Shepstone Regional Hospital to manage obstetric emergencies and high-risk maternity cases.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or Matric certificate.
• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science.
• Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science.
• Diploma / Degree in Advanced Midwifery Nursing Science.
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Registration with SANC as General Nurse, midwife and Advanced Midwife.
• 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 and budgetary knowledge pertaining relevant resources under management.
• Insight into procedures and policies pertaining nursing care, computer skills in basic programmes.
• Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, Public Holidays.
• Competencies (knowledge /skills).
• Good communications and interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills.

Duties

• Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies in the absence of a doctor, i.e., Eclampsia APH, etc.
• Identify high risk clients during ante-partum and post- partum periods, manage them or refer them according to hospital policy.
• Develop vision and mission and objectives for obstetric unit.
• Develop, implement and review obstetric policies / SOP.
• Conduct Perinatal Mortality reviews or meetings.
• Know SANC rules and regulations pertaining to obstetrics.
• Develop and implement in-service education and quality improvement programs for the obstetrics dept.
• Act as an advocate for clients utilizing Batho Pele principles.
• Form part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Take part in all obstetrics programs, i.e.
• PPIP, PMTCT, BBI, MBFI, and RHC – reproductive health.
• Identify training needs for the staff.
• Practice participative management by assisting with relief duties of the supervisor.
• Maintain and monitor stock and supplies.
• Attend meetings held in the institution/outside.

How to apply

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 PSRH.Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za (Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit proof of qualifications) FOR ATTENTION Mr. Z.M Zulu

Enquiries: Mrs. M.C Maqutu Tel No: (039) 688 6117

Notes

Detailed application for employment (Z83) and Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies – must not be submitted when applying for employment. 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. NB: Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T Claims. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Due to financial constraints, S&T claims will not be paid to candidates who attended interviews. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications.