Professional Nurse Grade 1 (General Nursing) PN-A2

This is a Grade 1 post and only people with less than 10 years’ service after registration with SANC as professional nurse with midwifery will be considered. Only online applications on (http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za) will be considered; no hardcopy or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed new Z83 form, obtainable from any government department or on the Internet on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.

The new Z83 form must be fully completed (please refer to the left side of the Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and an updated detailed CV. The information on the new Z83 must be the same with that of the CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit any of the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted).

The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – verification, upon appointment within the Department. This verification process entails reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, social media checks as well as a credit/financial stability check.

Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

An appropriate qualification, i.e., Diploma / Degree in nursing that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse with midwifery. Proof of current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse with midwifery. Experience in mother and child or operating theatre is an added advantage.

Must be able to work within the ethical and legal framework that governs the nursing professional and public service employees. The professional nurse must provide nursing care as part of the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in decision making within the scope of their practice, in the best interest of quality patient care in a mother and child hospital. Candidates must be able to work in a team in a high-pressure environment.

Candidates must have good communication, leadership, and conflict management skills. Must be able to maintain patients and relative’s confidentiality, respect, and dignity.

Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Perform clinical nursing in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the health facility. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined in a mother and child health facility.

Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when required. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Able to plan and organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.

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 (Batho Pele principles). Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing care plan (clinical practices / quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing.

Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Ability to utilize human and material resources effectively. Ability to manage and control equipment effectively and assist in procedures involving the use of equipment.

Skills: leadership, supervisory, problem solving, decision making, conflict management, and disciplinary skills are essential. Ability to manage complaints for patients and relatives.

Ability to identify risks and patient safety incidents and be able to manage and prevent such. Adherence to the Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework standards. Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and development of self and subordinates. Adherence to PMDS and CPD requirements. Implementation of infection prevention and control measures. Must be flexible and able to work shifts.

Mrs L Rose 011 470 9033 / 9030