GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER
JOB TITLE: PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALITY (ADVANCED MIDWIFERY) X 4 POSTS
INSTITUTION: UMZINTO FIXED CLINIC
REFERENCE NO.: GJC 04/2024
OTHER BENEFITS: 13th Cheque, Housing allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirement), 12% In-Hospitable Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE POSTS:
GRADE 1:
- Grade 12 (senior certificate) Standard 10 or Vocational certificate plus Diploma / Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery.
- 1 year post basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (Advanced Midwifery) accredited with SANC.
- Current Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Advanced Midwifery.
- A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- Attach proof of working experience endorsed by Human Resource Department/Employer.
GRADE 2:
- Grade 12 (senior certificate) Standard 10 or Vocational certificate plus Diploma / Degree in General Nursing.
- 1 year post basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (Advanced Midwifery) accredited with SANC.
- Current Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Advanced Midwifery.
- A minimum of 14 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 10 years of the period referred above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
- Attach proof of working experience endorsed by Human Resource Department/Employer.
RECOMMENDATION
- Valid code EB driver’s licence (code 08)
- Computer certificate
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Act, Mental, OH&S Act, Batho Pele principles and Patients’ rights charter Labour Relations Act, Grievance Procedures.
- Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving, conflict handling and counseling.
- Good listening and communication skills.
- Co-ordination and planning skills.
- Team building and supervisory skills.
- Good interpersonal relationship skills.
- Good insight of procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
- Ability to assist formulation of patients care related policies.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Assist with implementation of the UN MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS e.g. reducing child mortality and the Saving Mother Initiative.
- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team.
- Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
- Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure quality nursing service in the unit.
- Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care, and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principle of Batho Pele.
- Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
- Oversee and co-ordinate the integration of MCWH.
- Assist in the monitoring of the implementation of EPMDS.
- Improve maternal and child health by initiating the entire relevant programme.
- Enhance the Saving Mothers programme.
- Assist with the reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity rates.
- Work as a team leader and oversee the maternity department in the absence of the Operational Manager or when the need arises.
- Knowledge of Patient Safety Incidents and management thereof.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
- Execute quality care in a specialized unit in accordance with the scope of practice.
- Must be able to handle surgical and obstetrical emergencies.
- Take lead in peri-operative care delivery.
- Partake in the resuscitation and stabilizing of critically injured and ill patients.
- Participation in implementation of National Core Standards.
- Participate in clinical audits and data management meetings.
- Ensure accurate record keeping.
- Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit.
- Ensure self and staff development through in-service training.
ENQUIRIES:
MS NB TIBE TEL. NO. 039 976 1670
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: 13 September 2024
Applications should be forwarded to: The Chief Executive Officer, GJ Crookes Hospital, Scottburgh, 4180.
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