Professional Nurse Specialty (pnb1-2) Advanced Midwifery And Neonatology

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**Overview** This is a re-advertisement for the position of Professional Nurse Specialty (PNB1-2) with a focus on Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology, reference H/P/34/2026. The role is based at Thusanong District Hospital within the Free State Department Of Health Vacancies – Dpsa Circular 37 Of 2026. The salary ranges from R495 423 to R571 161 per annum for Grade 1 and R607 350 to R741 783 per annum for Grade 2. Additional benefits include a 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, and optional Medical Aid (subject to meeting prescribed requirements). **What you will do** - Provide comprehensive nursing treatment and care to patients in a specialty unit in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. - Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. - Compile unit based stats and submit to Operational Manager General Unit for verification and submission to relevant stakeholders. - Be an all-rounder by assisting in other units of the hospital where needs arise. - Act as shift leader in unit (where necessary). - Coordinate the provision of effective training and where possible including research projects for nursing services specific to Maternity unit. - Provide and demonstrate safe patient care practices. - Manage patients' records according to relevant legislation. - Manage stock and equipment in accordance with clinical and economic imperatives. - Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. **Requirements (from the original advert)** - Grade 12 - Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing. OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR - A 3-year Diploma in General Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse. - Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse. - A post basic nursing qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology. - Experience: - Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. - Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. - Current registration with SANC (2026/2027). - Knowledge and Skills: Good communication skills. Good and Interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy. **Who should apply** Candidates should be qualified professional nurses with a Grade 12 certificate, holding a basic R425, 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174), or 3-year Diploma in General Nursing (R171), and registered with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse. Essential is a post-basic nursing qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology, along with current SANC registration for 2026/2027. Applicants must have a minimum of 4 years (for Grade 1) or 14 years (for Grade 2) post-registration nursing experience, with Grade 2 requiring at least 10 years in the specific specialty after obtaining the post-basic qualification. The ideal candidate will possess good communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, and the ability to work under pressure, capable of providing specialized midwifery and neonatology care, managing units, and contributing to training and research. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/free-state-department-of-health-vacncies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-h-p-34-2026 Source: govpage

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