Professional Nurse: (Specialty Nursing Stream - Paediatrics) 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 and Midwifery. Certificate of registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and midwife. One (1) year post basic qualification in Paediatric Nursing Science/Child Nursing Science accredited by SANC. Current registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwife and Paediatric Nursing Science /Child Nursing Science Nursing (SANC receipt 2026). 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 Paediatric Nursing Science/Child 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 :

• Render optimal holistic quality specialised nursing care as directed by the scope of practice and service standards. Provide a safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff. Maintain quality standards by ensuring compliance with Regulated Norms and Standards and Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance. Effective and efficient management of all resources. Manage generated data as per data management policy.
• Be well versed with management of major incident procedure. Display competency in resuscitation and actively involved in in-service education to accumulate CPD points. Promote ethics and professionalism in the work environment. Participate in quality circles and quality improvement projects to improve patient outcomes. Be cognisant of measures to prevent patient safety incidents and litigation. Assume shift leader role when necessary or as delegated by supervisor. Assist in supervision and development of all nursing staff. Ensure effective participation in all hospital and Paediatric programs e.g. IPC, Health and safety EPI. CHIPP etc.