Professional Nurse Grade 1/2 – Specialty Stream REF NO: PMMH 33/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

SALARY :

• Grade 1: R495 423 – R571 161 per annum 
• Grade 2: R607 350 – R741 783 per annum 
• Other Benefits: Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply) ,13th Cheque (conditions apply), Medical Aid (Optional), In- hospital Area Allowance (8% of basic salary) 

CENTRE : Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/Diploma) in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a “Professional Nurse” with Midwifery A post-basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing Science with a duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC. Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and Midwifery) Current registration with the SANC (2026)
• Experience Grade 1: a minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Experience Grade 2: a minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty, i.e. Advanced Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing, after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
• Knowledge of nursing legislation, policies, guidelines and professional/ethical practices. Knowledge and skills in the management of normal and high-risk pregnancy, labour, delivery and the postnatal period. Ability to identify and manage obstetric emergencies within the scope of practice. Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Basic computer literacy. Ability to plan, organise and provide quality nursing and midwifery care. Knowledge of Batho Pele principles and Infection Prevention and Control practices. 

DUTIES :

• Provision of optimal, holistic and specialised nursing and midwifery care in the Admission, Antenatal and Labour Ward. Provide antenatal care and monitor patients during labour and delivery. Identify and manage obstetric emergencies and complications within the scope of practice.
• Effective utilisation of human, financial and material resources. Participate in training, research, quality assurance and clinical audits.
• Maintain accurate patient records and promote adherence to nursing and midwifery standards. Provide support to nursing services and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self-development.
• Attend meetings, workshops and training programmes as assigned by the supervisor. Assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as a shift leader on both day and night when necessary.
• NB: Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation; includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays.