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.RECOMMENDATIONValid code EB driver's licence [code 08]Computer certificateKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIREDKnowledge 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 AREASAssist 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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