KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALITY NURSING GRADE 1 or 2
INSTITUTION : NGWELEZANA TERTIARY HOSPITAL
REFERENCE NO. : NGWE 05/2024
DEPARTMENT : ORTHOPAEDIC WARD
REMUNERATION : R431 265.00 – R497 193.00 (GRADE 1)
: R528 696.00 – R645 720.00 (GRADE 2)
OTHER BENEFITS :13th Cheque, Medical Aid (optional), Housing Allowance ( employee must meet the
prescribed requirements), 8% In-hospitable area allowance
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE POSTS:
GRADE 1:
• Senior Certificate / Grade 12
• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing that allows registration with the SANC as a General Nurse
• A post basic qualification in Orthopaedic Nursing Science
• Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse
• Current SANC receipt
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the
SANC in General Nursing.
• Proof of current and previous working experience endorsed by Human Resource department (certificate of service).
GRADE 2:
• Senior Certificate / Grade 12
• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing that allows registration with SANC as a General Nurse.
• A post basic qualification in Orthopaedic Nursing Science
• A minimum of 14 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with
the SANC in General Nursing
• At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in a specific field after
obtaining post basic qualification in that specialized field.
• Current SANC receipt.
• Proof of current and previous working experience endorsed by Human Resource department (certificate of service).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector.
• Ability to prioritize issues and other work related matters and to comply with time frames.
• High level of accuracy.
• Depth knowledge of Acts, Policies, Procedures, Prescripts and Legislations.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Executive professional nurses duties and functions with proficiency in support of the strategic objectives and operational plan
of the Institution.
• Render an optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team.
• Display concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care and willingness to respond to patient’s
needs.
• Advocate for quality care of patients
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
• Do meaningful rounds and monitor client satisfaction by communicating with patients and relatives.
• Assist the Operational manager with overall management and necessary support for the effective functioning of the
unit.
• Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses
• Strengthen ethics and professionalism.
• Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and availability of essential equipment.
• Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Norms and Standards and Ideal hospital programmes.
• Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies.
• Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work related programmes and training.
ENQUIRIES: MR. O KUNDA TEL NO: 035 901 7258
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 APRIL 2024
Applications should be forwarded to: The Deputy Director: HRM: Mr. MP Zungu
Ngwelezana Tertiary Hospital
Private Bag X 20021
EMPANGENI
3880
OR
Hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department
Ngwelezana Tertiary Hospital
Thanduyise Road
EMPANGENI
3855
Management reserves the right to allocate employees outside the appointed domain as determined by service delivery
demands, this may occur in instances of staff shortages experienced in any nursing component.
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KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
Professional Nurse Speciality Nursing
REMUNERATION : R431 265.00 – R497 193.00 (GRADE 1)
Empangeni
19 April 2024