Professional Nurse- General (GRADE1)

Overview

Seeking a Grade 1 Professional Nurse for Port Shepstone Regional Hospital, requiring registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Midwife.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent.
• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science.
• Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science.
• Current registration with SANC as General Nurse and Midwife / Accoucher.
• Current SANC receipt for 2026.
• Grade 1: No Experience Required.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by relevant health facility.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other clinicians including report writing when required.
• Work effectively, co-operatively and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
• 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.

Duties

• To execute duties and functions with proficiency within prescripts of applicable legislation.
• Provision of quality patient care in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Implementation of policies and procedures, clinical guidelines and protocols and all other legislative requirements for the nursing professions.
• To participate in implementation of Quality Improvement Programmes, Infection Prevention and Control and occupational health and safety.
• Uphold Batho Pele Principles and Patients’ Rights Charter.
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment as laid down by the Nursing Act.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements.
• Exercise control over discipline, grievance and labour relation issues.
• Manage and supervise effective utilization of all resources e.g.
• Human, financial, material etc.
• Assist in orientation, induction and mentoring of all nursing staff.
• Assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as a shift-leader on both day and night shifts when necessary.

How to apply

Applications should be posted / hand delivered to: The Human Resource Manager, Port Shepstone Hospital, Private Bag X5706, Port Shepstone, 4240. NB: Applicants are encouraged to utilise Courier Services/ S’thesha Waya Waya or e-mail to PSRH.Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za (Copies should be submitted by shortlisted candidates only) 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.