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:

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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

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.
Good skills in communication, report writing, facilitation, coordination, planning & organizing
Ability to formulate patient-related policies
Basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and procedures
Team building and cross-cultural awareness

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

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