Professional nurse general with midwifery (grade 1)

GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER

POST: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GENERAL WITH MIDWIFERY (GRADE 1)

SECTION: LABOUR WARD

NO OF POSTS: 01

REFERENCE NO: SMMH/NURS/02/2024

SALARY: Grade 1 R307 473.00 – R362 187.00 per annum

BENEFITS: 13th Cheque, Medical aid and housing allowance (optional and provided incumbent meets the requirements)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE 1 POST:

1. Senior Certificate
2. Diploma / Degree in general nursing and midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery
3. Registration with S.A.N.C. as a Professional Nurse and Midwife
4. Current South African Nursing Council receipt – license to practice (2024)
5. Proof of current and previous experience endorsed by Human Resources

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

1. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Patient’s Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relation Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, etc.
2. Good skills in communication, report writing, facilitation, coordination, planning & organizing
3. Ability to formulate patient-related policies
4. Basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and procedures
5. Team building and cross-cultural awareness

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Provision of quality patient care through setting of standards, policies, and procedures
2. Conduct antenatal and post-natal assessment and care including patients infected by COVID-19
3. Implement maternal and obstetric policies and guidelines
4. Promote & maintain baby-friendly status
5. Implement all obstetric programs (i.e. PIPP, CHIPP, PMTC, CARMA, MBFI, ESMOE, etc.)
6. Provide nursing care that leads to improved service delivery by upholding Batho Pele Principles and patients’ rights
7. Provide and manage all resources within the unit cost-effectively and ensure optimum service delivery
8. Create and maintain complete and accurate patient records and registers
9. Implementation of the Norms and Standards as well as Ideal Facility Standards
10. Participate in the implementation of Nursing and Clinical Care Plan
11. Assist to avert potential medico-legal risks in the Labour Ward

Closing Date: 23rd September 2024

Enquiries: Mrs FE Dlamini, Deputy Manager Nursing

Application to be forwarded to: Human Resources Department, St Mary’s Mariannhill Hospital, Ashwood, 3605

OR Hand delivered to: The Human Resource Manager, 1 Hospital Road, Mariannhill, 3610