KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is inviting suitable candidates to apply for the position of Professional Nurse.
Location: Vryheid District Hospital, Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: 18 October 2024
Professional Nurse (General Stream) with Midwifery Vacancies at Vryheid District Hospital
The Vryheid District Hospital is inviting qualified and passionate individuals to apply for Professional Nurse (General Stream) with Midwifery positions. This is a great opportunity for nurses looking to advance their careers and work in a multidisciplinary team providing essential healthcare services to the community.
Position Details:
- Post Reference Number: VRH 14/2024 (X9 Posts)
- Component: Nursing
- Salary:
- Grade 1: R307,473 – R356,832 per annum
- Grade 2: R375,480 – R435,759 per annum
- Grade 3: R451,533 – R570,273 per annum
- Other Benefits: Optional Medical Aid, Housing Allowance (subject to meeting prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque, 12% Rural Allowance
- Centre: Vryheid District Hospital
Requirements:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Qualifications: Diploma or B Degree in Nursing, or an equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery.
- Registration: Current registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery.
- Experience:
- Grade 1: No experience required.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC.
- Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC.
- Additional Requirements: A Certificate of Service from current and previous employers (stamped and signed by the Human Resource Department) will be required if shortlisted.
Skills and Competencies:
Applicants should possess the following skills:
- Good work ethics, tenacity, and integrity.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Effective team building and health promotion skills.
- Excellent report writing, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide optimal, holistic nursing care in a multidisciplinary team.
- Handle obstetric and pediatric emergencies, as well as high-risk conditions.
- Ensure the provision of quality patient care by setting standards, policies, and procedures.
- Manage and supervise resources (human, financial, and materials) effectively.
- Implement infection control protocols and saving mothers, saving babies recommendations.
- Contribute to quality improvement programs and hospital audits.
- Maintain professional growth, ethical standards, and participate in policy formulation.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment as per the Nursing Act.
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit the following:
- Z83 Application Form (available at any government department or the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health website).
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Note: It is not necessary to submit any qualifications or supporting documents with the initial application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications on or before the interview.
Application Address:
- Postal: Assistant Director: HRM, Private Bag X9371, Vryheid, 3100
- Hand Deliver: Coswald Brown Street, Vryheid, 3100, HR Office No: 09
- Email: VryheidHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za
Enquiries:
For more information about this position, please contact Ms. NJ Khumalo at (034) 982 2111, Ext. 5916.
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