Professional Nurse Specialty

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Overview This document outlines the details for two Professional Nurse Specialty positions (Ref No: GS 24/26) within the Nursing Department's Critical Care Unit at Grey’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg. The roles are offered by the Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health and involve providing specialized nursing care in a critical care environment. The salary ranges from R495 423 per annum for Grade 1 to R607 350 per annum for Grade 2, with additional benefits including a 13th cheque, a housing allowance (subject to meeting prescribed requirements), and optional medical aid. What you will do As a Professional Nurse Specialty in the Critical Care Unit, you will be responsible for: * Assisting in the planning, organizing, and monitoring of objectives for the critical care unit. * Providing a therapeutic environment for staff, patients, and the public. * Demonstrating effective communication with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, and other stakeholders within the hospital. * Ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care to all clients accessing critical nursing care services at Grey’s Hospital. * Ensuring the effective and efficient utilization and supervision of resources. * Coordinating the provision of effective training and research, with a specific focus on programs aimed at improving critical care nursing. * Instilling discipline, professionalism, and strong work ethics among employees. * Ensuring compliance with quality, infection prevention, and control (IPC) programs, such as Ideal Hospital Realisation and Maintenance (IHRM) and Norms and Standards (N&S). * Maintaining constructive working relationships with multidisciplinary team members. * Providing effective support to Nursing services, including assisting with relief duties for nursing management within the unit. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 Certificate. * Degree/Diploma in General Nursing that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. * 1 Year post basic/post graduate qualification in Clinical Nursing Science (Critical Care). * Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026 SANC receipt). * A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. * **Grade 1 Experience:** A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience as a General Nurse. * **Grade 2 Experience:** A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of this period must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the speciality after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality. * **Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:** * Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing act, Occupational health and safety act, Patients’ rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public service regulations, Labor relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure. * Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. * Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. * Leadership, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities within the limits of the public sector and institutional policy framework. * Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling, and counselling skills. * Computer skills in basic programs. Who should apply This role is suitable for a highly experienced and dedicated Professional Nurse with a specialized qualification in Clinical Nursing Science (Critical Care). Candidates should possess a relevant general nursing degree or diploma, current SANC registration, and demonstrable experience in general nursing, with specific, extensive experience in the critical care specialty being essential for Grade 2 applicants. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities, coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They must have a comprehensive understanding of nursing care processes, relevant legal frameworks, public service regulations, and basic financial management, alongside proficiency in basic computer programs. A commitment to providing high-quality patient care, effective resource utilization, and fostering professional development within a critical care unit is crucial. Deadline 16 November 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-health-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-gs-24-26 Source: govpage

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