Professional Nurse Specialty REF NO: DPKISMH 05 /2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

•  Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 (fourteen) years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing of which at least 10 (ten) years must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the speciality after obtaining the 1 (one) year post-basic qualification in relevant speciality.
• Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate or equivalent. Degree/Diploma in General nursing or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A relevant one (01) year Post Basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science. Registration certificate with South African Nursing Council (SANC). Current SANC receipt (2026). A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal framework. Good communication skills-verbal and written. Co-ordination and liaison skills. Problem solving skills and critical thinking skills. Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team. To nurse a paediatric ventilated/high care patient in ICU within directorate. Maintain Professional growth/ethical standard and self-development. Assist in reduction of complaints within the directorate. Previous experience in the following disciplines would be advantageous: - General surgery. Laparoscopic surgery Orthopaedic surgery, Recovery Room, CSSD, Obstetrics & Gynea. 

DUTIES :

• Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit. Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public. Provide comprehensive, quality nursing care. Provide direct and indirect supervision of all Nursing Staff/Housekeeping staff and to give them guidance and ensure continuity of patient care on all level. Demonstrate effective communication with patient, families, the multi-disciplinary team and other departments within the hospital. Assist with allocation/change list, day and night duty rosters and inputs for leave. Assist in record keeping and provide statistical information on training and staffing. To assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff and implement EAP. Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff. To complete patient related data and partake in research.
• Promote quality specialized nursing care as directed by scope of practice and standards determined by the relevant specialty. To assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as junior shift-leader on both day and night shift. To partake in overall specialized unit functions, i.e. teambuilding. Effective and efficient management of all resources. Work under direct supervision of Critical Care Operational Manager. To perform intermittent haemodialysis for acute and chronic patients within the facility. To coordinate all renal services within the facility. To connect and monitor patients on CRRT. To work effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Maintain Professional growth/ethical standard and self-development. Assist in reduction of complaints within the directorate.