Professional Nurse: (MIDWIFERY & Neonatal) Pnb1-2

Inkrwelo yokuqwalasela

Professional nurse specialising in midwifery and neonatal care sought for Botshabelo District Hospital to provide maternal and neonatal nursing services.

Imfuneko

• Senior certificate, plus Diploma / Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a professional nurse.
• A post basic nursing qualification (Advanced Midwifery & Neonatal nursing science) with a duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC.
• Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse 2026/2027.
• A minimum of 04 years of appropriate /recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Knowledge And Skills: Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Public Service Legislation, policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, etc.
• Knowledge of HR policies such as: Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure.

Imiqobo

• Provide quality Maternal and Neonatal nursing care services, ensure compliance with recommendations for saving mothers and babies.
• Implementation of EPI programme, PPIP (Perinatal problem identification programme) and EMTCT (Elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV) 118 guidelines.
• Promotion of MBFHI (Mother Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative).
• Ensure compliance with infection control principles and waste management guidelines.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to lead in a shift and shift worker.
• Flexibility towards departmental needs.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Managing administration functions.
• Ability to utilize resources effectively, staff development and PMDS.
• Ensure compliance to Ideal Hospital Realization Framework guideline, policies, regulations, protocols, guidelines and SOP.
• Communication and Problem-solving skills and accurate data collection.
• To assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of the objectives of the specialized unit (Maternity unit) in consultation with subordinates.
• To provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public.
• To provide comprehensive, quality nursing care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team according to the identified needs of the patient, based on scientific principles.
• To delegate duties and support staff in the execution of patient care delivery.
• To provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff / housekeeping staff and to give guidance.
• To ensure continuity of patient care on all levels e.g., workbook, handover rounds.
• To liaise and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team as well as other departments within the hospital e.g., during operational meetings with nursing supervisor and subordinates.
• Effective utilization of resources: Human Resources, material resources and budget.
• Participation in training and research, Provision of Support to Nursing Services, to assist with the relief of duties of the supervisor and act as junior shift-leader on both day and night shift, to partake in overall specialized unit functions, i.e., team building, Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
• Participate in preparation, attending maternal and morbidity meetings monthly.
• Provide in-service education in managing maternal and neonatal complications, including drills.

Indlela yokuqoka

To be send to: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment

Imibuzo: Mr TM Manamathela Tel No: (051) 533 0210/11

Amanqaku

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but submit detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for being considered for this SMS post prior to appointment. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. 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 successful candidate must disclose to the Head of Department particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Head of Department within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The recommended candidate(s) for OSD production posts MUST submit endorsed service certificates from the previous employer and endorsed PERSAL service records where applicable within 2 days of accepting the offer. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employment offer to successful candidate will be subject to verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship check, reference checks and security vetting. Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. OTHER POSTS