Professional Nurse Grade 1-3 (General Stream) at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR POST

• Senior Certificate/Matric or equivalent qualification
• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery) that allows for registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (2024)

RECOMMENDATION

• Basic Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing Sciences

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices such as, Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc. and how this impacts on service delivery.
• Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc.
• Report writing skills
• Demonstrate good communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care
• Work effectively, co-operatively and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences
• Plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care
• Computer Literacy

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of nursing plan (clinical practice/ quality patient care)
• Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice) Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders
• Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively
• Participate in implementation of the National Core Standards and Six Priorities of the Department Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development Ensure the provision of accurate statistical information for data management
• Ensure the provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and public through implementation of Infection Prevention and Control standards, Occupational Health and Safety Act and prevention of medical/legal risks
• Exercise control over discipline, grievance and labour relations issues
• Assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as a shift leader on both day and night when necessary
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient needs, requirements.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care that is cost effective, equitable and efficient.