PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1: SPECIALTY NURSING ADVANCE MIDWIFERY (1 POST)

 PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1: SPECIALTY NURSING ADVANCE MIDWIFERY (1 POST)

• Reference Number : REFS/015363
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 388 974 - R 450 939 per annum
• Enquiries : MS LLP MSIZA TEL No; (016) 341 1203

Requirements :

• Grade I : Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional nurse with the SANC in General nursing plus a post basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212 in the specialty of advanced midwife. Current (2022) SANC license to practice Computer literacy. Certificate in ESMOE training will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Provide quality Maternal and Neonatal nursing care services, ensure compliance to recommendations of saving mothers and babies. Implementation of EPI programme, PPIP (Perinatal problem identification programme) and EMTCT (Elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV) guidelines. Promotion of MBFHI (Mother Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative). Ensure compliance to infection control principles and waste management guidelines. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to lead in a shift and shift worker. Flexibility towards departmental needs. Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team. Managing administration functions. Ability to utilize resources effectively, staff development and PMDS. Ensure compliance to Ideal Hospital Realization Framework guideline, policies, regulations, protocols, guidelines and SOP. Communication and Problem-solving skills and accurate data collection. To assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of the objectives of the specialized unit (Maternity unit) in consultation with subordinates. To provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public. To provide comprehensive, quality nursing care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team according to the identified needs of the patient, based on scientific principles. To delegate duties and support staff in the execution of patient care delivery. To provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff / housekeeping staff and to give guidance. To ensure continuity of patient care on all levels e.g. workbook, handover rounds. To liaise and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team as well as other departments within the hospital e.g. during operational meetings with nursing supervisor and subordinates. Effective utilization of resources: Human Resources, material resources and budget. Participation in training and research, Provision of Support to Nursing Services, To assist with the relief of 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. team building, Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development

Notes :

• Applications are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents but must fill a new Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents) accompanied by a comprehensive CV highlighting or stating the requirements mentioned above. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the application not being considered. Qualifications of candidates recommended for appointment will be verified. Persons in possession of foreign qualification must furnish the Department with the evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).. Applications received after closing date and time will not be considered. Whites, colored and people with disability are encouraged to apply. The candidates will be expected to be available for selection interviews on the date, time and place determined by the Department. Applications can be hand delivered at Heidelberg Hospital Admin block 1. Heidelberg Hospital, Private Bag X612, Heidelberg, 1441. Physical Address: Corner HF Verwoerd and Hospital Street, Heidelberg, 1441. Applicants are encouraged to use hand delivery or post office due to institutional technical problems. NB: The closing time on the closing date will be 12h00

Employer : Department of Health

Location : HEIDELBERG HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 04-11-2022

Criteria Questions
Do you have Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional nurse with the SANC in General nursing
do you have a a post basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212 in the specialty of advanced midwife
do you have Certificate in ESMOE
Are you computer literate?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.