Professional Nurse- Specialty

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Overview This is a job opening for a Professional Nurse- Specialty, identified by Ref No: PSH 25/2026, within the Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health. The position is based at Port Shepstone Regional Hospital in the Emergency Department. There is one post available. The role offers a salary of R495 423 per annum, plus a 12% Rural Allowance, with additional benefits including a 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (optional), and Housing Allowance (subject to meeting prescribed requirements). What you will do * Assist in planning / organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit. * Provide a safe, therapeutic environment for staff, patient and public. * Provide direct and indirect supervision of all Nursing Staff and to give them guidance and ensure continuity of patient care on all level. * Demonstrate effective communication patient and families with the multi – disciplinary team, other department within the hospital. * Assist with allocation /change list, day and night duty rosters and inputs for leave. * Assist in record keeping and provide statistical information on training and staffing. * To assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff and implement EAP. * Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff. * To complete patient related data and partake in research. * Promote quality specialized nursing care as directed by scope of practice and standards determined by the relevant speciality. * To assist with relief duties of supervision and act as junior shift- leader on both day and night shift. * To partake in overall specialized unit functions, i.e. team building. * Effective and efficient management of all resources. * Liaise with professional nurse in charge in surgical high care / renal unit. * Allocation of staff within the directorate on rotational basis. * To nurse a critically ill patient who is ventilated, on oxlog and on continuous monitoring. * To nurse all types of patients regardless of diagnoses according to disease profile within the directorate. * To nurse a trauma patient for close monitoring. * To lead in resuscitation of critical patients. * To be well versed with labour relations procedures. * Implementation of National Core Standard and development of quality improvement plans and projects to improve quality care. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 or Matric certificate. * Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science. * Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science. * 1 year post basic qualification in Emergency and Trauma Nursing Science / Critical Care. * A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse. * SANC Receipt for 2026. * Knowledge, Skills Training And Competencies Required: * Leadership, organizational, decision making, supervisory and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the Public Sector and institutional policy framework. * Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal framework. * Ability to formulate patients care related policies, vision, mission and objective of the component. * Communication and interpersonal skills including Public Relations, Negotiating, Coaching. * Conflict handling and counselling skills. * Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining relevant resources under management. * Insight into procedures and policies pertaining nursing care, computer skills in basic programmes. * Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, Public Holidays. * Competencies (knowledge /skills): Good communications and interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills. Who should apply The ideal candidate for this Professional Nurse- Specialty position is a qualified nurse who possesses a Grade 12 or Matric certificate, a Diploma/Degree in General Nursing Science, and a Diploma/Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science. They must also have a 1-year post-basic qualification in Emergency and Trauma Nursing Science / Critical Care, along with a minimum of 4 years of appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse. A SANC Receipt for 2026 is essential. This individual should demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, decision-making, supervisory, and problem-solving abilities within the Public Sector and institutional policy framework. They should possess comprehensive knowledge of nursing care processes, procedures, statutes, and relevant legal frameworks, with the ability to formulate patient care-related policies. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including Public Relations, Negotiating, Coaching, Conflict handling, and counselling, are required. Financial and budgetary knowledge relevant to resource management, insight into nursing care policies, and basic computer skills are also necessary. The role demands a willingness to work shifts, including day and night duty, weekends, and Public Holidays. The candidate will be involved in unit planning and monitoring, staff supervision and guidance, ensuring patient care continuity, effective communication, roster and leave management, record-keeping, staff evaluation and development, data management, research, promoting specialized nursing care, acting as a junior shift-leader, participating in unit functions, managing resources, liaising with other units, staff allocation, and directly nursing critically ill, ventilated, trauma, and continuously monitored patients, including leading resuscitations. Familiarity with labour relations procedures and the implementation of National Core Standards and quality improvement plans is also expected. Deadline 23 October 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-health-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-psh-25-2026 Source: govpage

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