KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALITY CRITICAL CARE (ICU)
EQUITY TARGET : AFRICAN MALE
NO. OF POST(S) : 03
CENTRE : MADADENI HOSPITAL
REFERENCE : MAD 07/2024
OTHER BENEFITS : 8% Inhospitable Allowance, 13th cheque, medical Aid (Optional) and housing
allowance
(employee must meet prescribed requirements)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALITY) (GRADE 1) (R431 265.00 – R497 193.00)
Basic R425 Degree/Diploma in Nursing
or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional
Nurse.
One(1)year post basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing Science
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
Proof of current registration with SANC (2024 Receipt).
PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALITY) (GRADE 2) (R528 696.00 – R645 720.00)
Basic R425 Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South
African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse. A 1year post basic qualification in Critical Care 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 above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining
post basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing Science.
Certificate of Service from previous and current employer endorsed and stamped by HR must be
attached.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING 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 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
Render an optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team.
Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses
Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Core Standards.
Co-ordinate clinical activities of the unit.
Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and
procedures.
Participate in nursing audits and maintain accurate records.
Display a concern for patients, promoting advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care.
Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety
policies.
Strengthen ethics and professionalism.
Provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and public.
Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work related programmes and training.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. RM Sithole ……………………………… TELEPHONE: 034-328 8137
CLOSING DATE: 05 APRIL 2024
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KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
Professional Nurse Specialty Critical Care ICU (x3)
(GRADE 1) (R431 265.00 – R497 193.00)
Newcastle
5 April 2024