Professional Nurse Grade 1 General Stream

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**Overview** This role is for a Professional Nurse Grade 1 in the General Stream within the Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health. The position involves providing comprehensive nursing care, ensuring the implementation of nursing plans and quality patient care in accordance with professional and legal standards. It requires efficient resource utilization, multidisciplinary team collaboration, and a commitment to health promotion and ethical practice within a public health setting. **What you will do** * Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of nursing plans and clinical practice to ensure quality patient care. * Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing practice. * Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. * Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing colleagues and other stakeholders. * Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively. * Perform clinical nursing care in accordance with the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. * Execute duties and functions with proficiency in support of the aims and strategic objectives of the institution. * Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements. * Ensure the provision of accurate statistical information for data management. * Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. * Assist the unit manager with overall management and necessary support for the effective functioning of the unit. * Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care and work effectively, cooperatively, and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial, or religious differences. * Participate in health promotion and illness prevention initiatives within the institution and outreach programs. * Promote the culture of ethics and professionalism within the nursing profession. * Assist with performance planning, monitoring, and evaluation of staff. * Ensure proper utilization of human and material resources and liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of patient care. * Supervise the provision of nursing care services by other categories of nursing staff. * Exercise control over discipline, grievance, and labour relations issues. * Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD). * Be prepared to work shifts as per allocation, including night shifts, weekends, and Public Holidays. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. * Basic R425 qualification (Degree/Diploma in nursing or equivalent qualification) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. * Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. * Certificate of service from previous/current employer, endorsed and stamped by HR. * Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) for 2026 (receipt required). * Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures. * Knowledge of nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks, including: Nursing Act, Mental Health Care Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure. * Ability to demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, and other clinicians, including report writing when required. * Knowledge of nursing care delivery approaches and a special interest in Psychiatric Nursing. * 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. * Ability to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. * Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, medical waste, and risk assessment. * Good communication skills. * Report writing skills. * Facilitation skills. * Coordination skills. * Networking skills. * Problem-solving skills. * Supervisory skills. * Planning and organizing skills. * Team building skills. * Information and Data Management skills. * Computer Literacy. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a qualified Professional Nurse who is registered with SANC and possesses a Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent, along with an R425 nursing qualification. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of nursing care processes, relevant legal frameworks, and an interest in Psychiatric Nursing. They should be an effective communicator, patient-focused, and capable of planning and organizing their own work and supervising support personnel. Essential skills include proficiency in Occupational Health and Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, data management, and computer literacy. A team player who is prepared to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, will thrive in this position. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/professional-nurse-grade-1-general-stream-kwazulu-natal-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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