Professional Nurse: (Specialty Nursing Stream - Critical Care) at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12/ Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma / degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Certificate of registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. One (1) year post basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing Science accredited by SANC. Current registration with SANC as General Nurse and Critical Care Nursing Science. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable post registration experience as a General Nurse. NB: Proof of Current and Previous Experience (Certificate of service) stating the relevant experience endorsed and stamped by HR will be requested only to the shortlisted candidates.

Experience: 

• Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing is required. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General nursing is required. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the Critical Care Nursing Science Speciality after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality. Additional Qualifications: Diploma in Basic Midwifery will be an added advantage.

DUTIES :

• Provision of Optimal, Holistic Specialized Nursing Care. Deliver high-quality, holistic, and specialized nursing care in line with professional/legal frameworks. Display concern for patients by promoting and advocating proper treatment and care. Provide a therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and the public. Nurse critically ill patients (ventilated, on Haemodialysis, CVVHD). Advocate for quality patient care. Be cognisant of measures to prevent patient safety incidents and litigation.
• Effective Utilization of Resources Ensure cost-effective, equitable, and efficient service delivery. Support multidisciplinary teamwork to optimize outcomes. Ensure unit compliance with infection prevention, control, and occupational health and safety. Participation in Training and Research Participate in training programmes, workshops, and meetings as assigned. Engage in research and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes. Participate in quality cycles and quality improvement projects. Provision of Support to Nursing Services.
• Provide professional and clinical support to nursing services. Assume the shift leader role when necessary or as delegated. Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with Norms and Standards, Ideal Hospital Framework and Office of Health Standards Compliance. Professional Growth, Ethics, and Self-Development. Maintain professional growth and self-development through continuous professional development. Strengthen ethics and professionalism in practice. Participate in staff development using the PMDS system and other training initiatives.