Professional Nurse Specialty Grade 1-2 (Child Nursing / Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing & Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following website https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered or emailed applications will be accepted. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a comprehensive CV in pdf format and new updated Z83 form in pdf format obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.

Each (Z83) application for employment must be fully completed, initialled, signed and dated by the applicant. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process. Section A, B, C and D must be completed in full.

Section E, F and G: Noting that there’s a limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable - If the CV has been attached and provides the required information. On the CV all experience should be in a chronological order indicating the employer, position and employment period. On the CV indicate the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY).

Please ensure your CV includes the names of all schools/institutions attended. The Information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. (Reference checks)- Provide at least 3 of which one must be immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate.

The question that relates to conditions that prevent re-appointment under part F must be answered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly.

Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right not to fill this post.

NB: Where Driver’s License is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. It is 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, qualification verification, criminal records checks etc.

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 recommended candidate will be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993

Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. Basic Diploma/Degree that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC as a Professional Nurse). One (01) year Post basic qualification Child Nursing Science or Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science registered with SANC. A minimum of four (4) years appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience in nursing as a Professional nurse with the SANC in General nursing. Proof of current year SANC registration. Sound interpersonal and communication skills

Provision of high quality, holistic and specialized Childcare within set standards and within Professional/ legal framework. Implement priority programs, EMTCT, MBFI, IMCI, EPI, etc. and adhere to Principles of Infection Prevention and Control. Effective utilization of human, financial and material resources including utilization of Critical care beds.

Be flexible and be able to prioritize, respond and advocate for best Paediatric/ Neonatal clinical outcomes. Maintain Professional and Ethical growth/ development through training and Research. Perform nursing administrative duties and demonstrate flexibility in assuming leadership responsibilities, including shift coordination and effective work planning.

Must be willing to workday and night shift.

Mr M Mngadi Tel: 011 321 6002