PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1/2 SPECIALITY

 POST : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1/2 SPECIALITY

 DEPARTMENT : NURSING 

COMPONENT : NEPHROLOGY 

NO OF POSTS : 01 

CENTRE : HARRY GWALA REGIONAL HOSPITAL

 SALARY : GRADE 1: R 383 226.00 – R 444 276.00 Per Annum 

                   GRADE 2: R 471 333.00 – R 579 696.00 Per Annum 

REFERENCE : NURS 28/2022 

OTHER BENEFITS : 13th Cheque 

8% Inhospitable Area Allowance 

Medical Aid (Optional) 

Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements) 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST: 

 Grade 12 certificate 

 Degree /Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (obtainable from University/ College) 

 Registration certificate with the SANC as a Professional Nurse 

 A post-basic qualification, accredited with the SANC in Nephrology Nursing Science 

 Current SANC registration (2022 Receipt)

 EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: GRADE 1: 

A minimum of four (4) years appropriate / recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing with a post-basic qualification in Nephrology Nursing Science

 GRADE 2: 

• A minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate / recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. 
• At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in Nephrology Nursing Science after obtaining the one year post-basic qualification in Nephrology Nursing Science 
•  Certificate of Service endorsed by HR Department must be attached 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND TRAINING REQUIRED: 

•  Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills 
•  Ability to make independent decisions, problem solving and conflict resolution 
•  An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector 
•  Ability to prioritise issues and other work related matters and to comply with time frames 
•  High level accuracy 
•  Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statuses and other relevant framework 3 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

•  Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the institution 
•  Develop/establish and maintain constructive working relationship with Nursing and other stakeholders 
•  Provide a safe therapeutic environment that allows for the practice of safe nursing care as laid by the Nursing Act, National Core Standards, Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable prescripts 
•  Manage and supervise effective utilization of all the resources e.g. human, financial material 
•  Manage/prevention and control of infection in the unit 
•  Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele 
•  Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required 
•  Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control 
•  Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies and procedures 
•  Participate in staff development using EPMDS and other work relates programmes and training 
•  Support and mentor Student Nurses 
•  Exercise control over discipline, grievance and all Labour Relations issues 
•  Actively participate in resuscitation activities in the unit 
•  Must be able to handle medical, surgical and trauma emergencies and high risk conditions
•   Planning, organizing, implementation and evaluation of patients undergoing hemodialysis
•   Ensures that healthcare users obtain information with regard to the availability of different renal and kidney transplant services 
•  Establishes support groups for healthcare users with CKD 
•  Ensure sterility of dialysis catheter exit site and apply sterile dressing on the patient’s vascular 
•  Conduct post dialysis assessment and patients discharge plan by evaluating treatment, documenting medication and recording patients response to treatment, documenting medication and recording patients response to treatment 
•  Disassemble and disinfect dialysis equipment
•   Participate in Quality Improvement projects in the renal unit. 

Enquiries: Mrs. S.R Masemola Telephone (033) 395-4427 CLOSING DATE: 19 AUGUST 2022

DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES: 

1. The following documents must be submitted:- 

 Application for Employment Form (Form Z.83), which is obtainable at any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. 

 Comprehensive CV (with detailed experience) with full record of service, stating duties performed/performing and years of experience written in full e.g. 01/01/2022. 

 Copies of Qualifications, Registration Certificates and updated certificates of service must not be submitted when applying for employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to bring certified copies on or before the day of the interview. 

2. The Reference Number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83. 

 NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. 

3. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). 

4. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications)

 5. Please note that applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful 

6. Harry Gwala Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all occupational categories in the institution 

7. Preference will be given to the following candidates as per Employment Equity target: 

 GRADE 1: Any person with disability regardless of race and gender, African Male, Indian Male, White Male, Indian Female and White Female 

GRADE 2: Any person with disability regardless of race and gender, African Male and Coloured Male.

 8. Please note that due to financial constraints no S&T payments will be considered for payment to candidates that are invited for interview.

10. ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO:

 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

HARRY GWALA REGIONAL HOSPITAL 

PRIVATE BAG X 509 PLESSISLAER 3216 

OR HAND DELIVERED TO THE BOX BY THE MAIN GATE BEHIND SECURITY OFFICE MARKED FOR THE ATTENTION OF: MR. T.C. MANYONI N.B: NO REGISTERED MAIL AND FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 AUGUST 2022