SALARY : Grade 1: R431 265 – R497 193 per annum
Grade 2: R528 696 – R645 720 per annum
Other benefits: 13th cheque, home owners allowance employee must meet
prescribed requirements, medical aid optional, 8% rural allowance
CENTRE : Queen Nandi Regional Hospital (Empangeni)
REQUIREMENTS : Degree/Diploma qualification that allows registration to General Nursing &
Midwifery. Relevant post basic qualification (Diploma in Operating Theatre
Training – DOTT). Registration certificate with South African Nursing Council
(SANC). Current SANC receipt (2023). Experience: Grade 1: is a minimum of
4 years’ experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse.
Grade 2: is a minimum of 14 years’ 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/recognizable experience in the
specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the
relevant specialty. Knowledge, Skills, Competencies Required: Knowledge of
Public Service Acts, regulations and policies. Knowledge of SANC rules and
regulations. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing
statutes and other relevant legal frameworks. Good communication, verbal,
written, leadership, interpersonal, problem solving, conflict management and
decision making skills. Knowledge and experience in implementation of Batho
Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter, Code of Conduct. Team building
and diversity Management skills.
DUTIES : Effective management of patients, display a concern for patients, promoting
and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and
willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations.
Provision of quality services through setting of standards, policies and
procedures. Participate in the implementation of National Priorities clinical
guidelines, protocols. Maintain accurate and complete patient records
according to legal requirements. Exercise control over discipline, grievance
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and labour relations issues. Promote good working relationships amongst staff
and patients. Assist in supervision and development of all nursing staff.
Reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity rate. Ensure effective
participation in all hospital programs e.g. IPC, Quality Assurance, etc. Provide
a Safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff.
To participate in the care of Swabs and instruments in Theatre. To provide
immediate care to all patients that have been operated. To prepare for the
operations ensuring smooth running of Theatre.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs J Marais Tel No: (035) 907 7005
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be forwarded to: Human Resources Offices at Queen
Nandi Regional Hospital Private Bag X20005, Empangeni, 3880. Physical
Address: 21 Union Street, Empangeni, 3880.
FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: Human Resources: Mr SM Ndabandaba Tel No: (035) 907
7011
NOTE : Applicants are requested to apply with a new Z83 Application Form obtainable
at any Government Department or the website www.kznhealth.gov.za
(effective from 01.01.2021). The Z83 form must be completed in full and page
2 duly signed. Clear indication of the post and reference number that is being
applied for must be indicated on Z83. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Information such as educational qualifications, date(s) of registration with
council, relevant work experience and periods in service should be clearly
indicated on the CV. Applicants are not required to submit Copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Such documents
will be requested from shortlisted candidates only. General information: Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time
determined by the KZN Department of Health. 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). People with disabilities
should feel free to apply. Males are encouraged to apply for this post.
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification is received within 3
months after the closing date, they must consider their applications
unsuccessful. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification,
which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All employees in the Public Service that are
presently on the same salary level but on a notch/package above of the
advertised post are free to apply. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the
interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be
assessed. Due severe budgetary constraints that the hospital is currently
facing, candidates are respectfully advised that the following cost cutting
measures will apply: Subsistence and Travelling (S&T) allowance claims will
not be processed. Resettlement and or relocation claims will not be paid. The
Hospital has a limited accommodation; therefore, incumbents appointed for
the post should arrange their own private accommodation prior the assumption
of duty NB: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work
experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s and/or certified copies
of qualifications and registration certificates (where applicable) prior to the
date of the interview.