PROFESSIONAL NURSE (GENERAL STREAM) WITH MIDWIFERY
REF NO: VRH 13/2024
KWAFUDUKA CLINIC
SALARY : Grade 1: R293 670 – R337 860 per annum
Grade 2: R358 626 – R409 275 per annum
Grade 3: R431 265 – R543 969 per annum
Other Benefits: 12% Rural Allowance, 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional), Housing Allowance
(employee must meet prescribed requirements)
CENTRE : Vryheid District Hospital- PHC
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/B degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as
a Professional Nurse and Midwifery. Registration certificates with the SANC as Professional
Nurse and Midwifery. Minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after
registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Current registration with
the SANC.\Current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer(s) will be
required. Grade 1: No Experience Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate / recognizable
experience in nursing after registration as Professional nurse with SANC in general nursing
Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after
registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC as a professional nurse NB: Proof of working
experience endorsed by Human Resource, will be required from shortlisted candidates (service
certificate). Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care
processes and procedures Nursing Act. Problem Solving and decision making. Report writing
skills. Health promotion and team building. Good Communication skills: Public Speaking,
Listening and summarizing. Good interpersonal skills.
DUTIES : Work as Multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care by the Nursing Team. Provision of
optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a Professional/legal
framework. Must be able to handle obstetric and paediatric emergencies and high-risk conditions.
To execute duties and functions with proficiency within prescript of applicable legislation.
Provision of quality patient care through setting of standards, policies and procedures. To
participate in quality improvement programs and clinical audits. Provide a safe, therapeutic
environment as laid down by the Nursing Act. Maintain accurate and complete records according
to legal requirement. Manage and supervise effective utilization of all resources e.g. Human,
Financial, Materials etc. Implementation and management of infection control and prevention
protocols. Ensure the implementation of saving mothers, saving babies recommendation.
Provision of support to Nursing Services. Maintain Professional growth/ethical standards and selfdevelopment. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of policies, practices
and procedures. Ensure that a Healthy and Safety environment is maintained. Monitor and
Control the quality of patient care. Perform quality improvement audits and survey monthly and
report to senior Management. Monitor and evaluate delivery of quality care at the Hospital. Ensure
implantation of national and provincial initiatives (Patients’ Rights Charter, Batho Pele
programmes etc. Monitor and evaluate compliance to the national and provincial quality
programmes e.g. norms and standards for district hospital package of care. Provide advice on
various aspects of quality care to the institution.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs Sibiya ATS (Assistant Manager Nursing-PHC) Tel (034) 9822111 EXT 5918
APPLICATIONS : All applications should be forwarded to:
Assistant Director: HRM,
Vryheid District Hospital,
Private
Bag X9371,
Vryheid,
3100
or be hand delivered at Human Resource Office no 9.
NOTE : Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment
form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website –
www.kznhealth.gov.za.The application form (Z83) must be completed in full and accompanied by
a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified
copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from Human Resources. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. Ref 13/2018. NB:
Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities
should feel free to apply for these posts. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained
from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship
and previous experience employment verification). Failure to comply will result in the application
not being considered”. Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be
acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please
note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the
candidates that are invited for an interview. The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought
to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions.
Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are
absent from their normal places of work to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 22 March 2024
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Department of Health