Professional nurse- speciality- child nursing science

GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER

DIRECTORATE: Postal Address Private X542 Ixopo 3276 Tel: 039 834 7500 Fax: 039 834 2828

Reference: HRM 4/1 Enquiries: Mr ZC Mhlongo Date: 23/08/2024

ADVERTISEMENT VACANCY CIRCULAR TO: ALL HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS: VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CIRCULAR MINUTE NO. CTK 04/2024

The content of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers on the Establishment of all institutions. It must be ensured that all those who meet the requirements of the post/s are made aware of this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work.

DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. The following documents must be submitted: Application for employment NEW (Z.83) Form which is obtainable from any Government Department or from the website.
2. Applicants for employment are NOT required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application but submit a fully completed Z83 form and fully updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Copies of certified qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested for submission from shortlisted candidates.
3. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83 e.g. CTK 04/2024.
4. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s. N.B. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. No faxed applications will be accepted.
5. Appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks: security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship, verification of educational qualification by SAQA, and verification from the Company Intellectual Property (CIPC).
6. Please note that due to financial constraints no S&T claims will be paid to candidates invited for the interview.
7. Christ the King Hospital Employment Equity for this post is African male. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.
8. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online eRecruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: ChristTheKingHospital.JobApp@kznhealth.gov.za.

NUMBER OF POSTS: 01

REFERENCE: CTK 04/2024

OTHER BENEFITS: Medical Aid (optional). Housing allowance: meet prescribed requirements.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE POSTS

GRADE 1 – R 451 533.00 - R 530 376.00 per annum

1. Senior Certificate / Grade 12
2. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General nursing. Plus one year Post basic qualification in Child Nursing Science.
3. Proof of Current SANC receipt for 2024.
4. Proof of current and previous working experience endorsed by Human Resource department (Verification of employment).

GRADE 2 – R 553 545.00 - R 686 211.00 per annum

1. Senior Certificate / Grade 12
2. A minimum of 14 years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
3. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specialty after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification in Child Nursing Science.
4. Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
5. Current SANC receipt for 2024.
6. Proof of current and previous working experience endorsed by Human Resource department (Verification of employment).

NB: Only Shortlisted Candidates will be required to produce all relevant qualifications and Registration Certificate as well as submit Proof of work experience endorsed by Human Resource Component/Department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND TRAINING REQUIRED

1. Knowledge of Nursing Care, Process and Procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks, such as Nursing Acts, Health Act, Patient Right Charter, Bathopele principles, Public Services Regulations, Disciplinary Code and procedures in the Public Services.
2. Leadership, Organisational, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Co-ordination, Liaisons and interpersonal skills within the limits of the Public Sector.
3. Personal attitudes, Responsiveness, Professionalism, Supportive, Assertive and must be a team player.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of legislation and related ethical Nursing practices and how this impacts care.
2. Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public.
3. Manage utilization of all resources efficiently and effectively.
4. Maintain competence in the execution of duties while managing high standards of performance including for others.
5. Assist in the coordination and implementation of the National Core Standards for better quality patient care.
6. Manage the unit in the absence of the Supervisor.
7. Ensure adherence to principles of IPC practices in the unit.
8. Assist with the allocation/change list, day and night duty rosters and inputs for leave.
9. Assist in the Orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff.
10. To complete patient-related data and partake in research.
11. Demonstrate effective communication with patients and families, and with the multi-disciplinary team and other departments within the hospital.
12. Ensure accurate record keeping for statistics purposes.
13. Ensuring clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.

CLOSING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 2024

Applications must be hand delivered to: Christ The King Hospital, Private X542 Ixopo 3276.