Staff Nurse (Neonatal) REF NO: LRH 04/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent.
• Enrolled Nursing Certificate.
• Current Registration with SANC as Enrolled Nurse (2026).

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies:

• All nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks, such as nursing Act, Health Act and scope of practice as a Staff Nurse.
• Good interpersonal relations, communication skills, basic writing skills, basic interpersonal skills and ability to function and work as part of a team.
• An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Ethical Code of Conduct, basic labour Relations.
• Knowledge on nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal framework.

DUTIES :

• Maintain client satisfaction through quality service, innovation and nursing care by upholding the principles of Batho Pele and Patients’ Rights and Responsibility.
• Ensure that infection control and health and safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Ensure the effective, efficient and economical use of allocated resources.
• Maintain clinical professional and ethical standards related to these services.
• Develop establish and maintain constructive working relationship with staff and other stakeholders.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adhere to the principles of Bath Pele.
• Ensure the rendering of nursing care under the direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse as directed by the Scope of Practice.
• Maintain accurate records and confidentiality.
• Ensure safe and efficient functioning of the Human milk bank.