Professional Nurse- Specialty REF NO: PSH 23/2026 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-Obstetrics & Gynaecology 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 or Matric certificate. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science. Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science. Diploma / Degree in Advanced Midwifery Nursing Science. A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Registration with SANC as General Nurse, midwife and Advanced Midwife. 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 nursing care, computer skills in basic 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 :

• Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies in the absence of a doctor, i.e., Eclampsia APH, etc. Identify high risk clients during ante-partum and post-partum periods, manage them or refer them according to hospital policy. Develop vision and mission and objectives for obstetric unit. Develop, implement and review obstetric policies / SOP.
• Conduct Perinatal Mortality reviews or meetings. Know SANC rules and regulations pertaining to obstetrics. Develop and implement in-service education and quality improvement programs for the obstetrics dept. Act as an advocate for clients utilizing Batho Pele principles. Form part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Take part in all obstetrics programs, i.e. PPIP, PMTCT, BBI, MBFI, and RHC – reproductive health. Identify training needs for the staff. Practice participative management by assisting with relief duties of the supervisor. Maintain and monitor stock and supplies. Attend meetings held in the institution/outside.