Professional Nurse- Specialty REF NO: PSH 22/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

SALARY : R495 423 per annum, Plus 12% Rural Allowance. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (optional) and Housing Allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements) 

CENTRE : Port Shepstone Regional Hospital-Paediatrics Ward 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science. Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science. 1 year post basic qualification in Child Health Nursing Science. A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a general nurse. Registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwife and Child Health Nurse. SANC receipt for 2026.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Leadership, organizational, decision making, supervisory and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the Public Sector and institutional policy framework. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal framework. Ability to formulate patients care related policies, vision, mission and objective of the component. Communication and interpersonal skills including Public Relations, Negotiating, Coaching. Conflict handling and counselling skills.
• Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining relevant resources under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care, computer skills in basic programmes. Knowledge of MNCWH programmes. Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, Public Holidays. Competencies (knowledge /skills). Good communications and interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills. 

DUTIES :

• Implement neonatal and child health care programmes. Develop and implement quality assurance policies & operational plans. Implement standards, practice and indication for Neonatal and Child Health Care.
• Participate in child PPIP meetings. Manage effective utilization of all resources in the unit. Develop and implement strategies for Infection Control and Prevention for the unit.
• Exercise control over discipline and labour relations issues. Develop / establish and maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stake holders. Ensure that the unit complies with Regulated Norms and Standards. Support the Mother Baby Friendly initiative. Support and mentor student nurses.
• Identify high risk, manage or refer them according to hospital policy. Develop vision and mission and objectives for neonates and paediatrics. Develop, implement and review neonatal and paediatric policies/SOP. Attend meetings held in the institution/outside. Participate in the implementation of SANC CPD Framework.