Professional Nurse- Speciality

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**Overview** This position is for a Professional Nurse - Speciality (REF NO: PSH 27/2026) within the Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health. The role is based at Port Shepstone Regional Hospital in the Operating Theatre. The successful candidate will receive an annual salary of R495,423, plus a 12% rural allowance. Additional benefits include a 13th Cheque, optional Medical Aid, and Housing Allowance (subject to meeting prescribed requirements). **What you will do** * Execute professional nurses’ duties and functions with proficiency in support of the strategic objectives and operational plan of the Institution. * Render optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as a member of the Multidisciplinary team. * Display concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care and willingness to respond to patient’s needs. * Advocate for quality care of patients utilizing Batho Pele principles. * Maintain accurate and complete patient records. * Do meaningful rounds and monitor client satisfaction by communicating with patients and relatives. * Assist the Operational manager with overall management and necessary support for the effective functioning of the unit. * Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses. * Participate in ethics and professionalism activities. * Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures. * Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and availability of essential equipment. * Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with Regulated Norms and Standards and Ideal hospital programmes. * Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies. * Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work-related programmes and training. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 or Matric certificate. * Diploma / Degree in General Nursing science. * Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing science. * Diploma / Degree in Perioperative Nursing Science. * Registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwifery and Perioperative Nursing Science. * A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. * 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** Candidates with a strong background in General, Midwifery, and Perioperative Nursing Science, registered with SANC, and possessing a minimum of 4 years of relevant post-registration experience in General Nursing. The ideal applicant will demonstrate leadership, organizational, decision-making, supervisory, and problem-solving abilities within the public sector framework. They should have comprehensive knowledge of nursing care processes, legal frameworks, and the ability to formulate patient care policies. Essential soft skills include strong communication, interpersonal, public relations, negotiation, coaching, conflict handling, and counselling skills. Financial and budgetary knowledge, computer proficiency in basic programs, and a willingness to work shifts (days, nights, weekends, and public holidays) are also required. **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-27-2026 Source: govpage

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