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Requirements
Basic R425 qualification-Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent. Current registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and Midwifery. A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing and Midwifery At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology nursing, after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Care. NB: Certificate of service from previous employers, verification of employment from current employer, which must be endorsed and signed by Human Resource Management, will only be requested for submission from shortlisted candidates. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies. Knowledge of nursing care policies and procedures, nursing statutory regulation and guidelines, and other relevant legal frameworks i.e. Nursing Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Patients’ Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Grievance Procedures etc. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving abilities. Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Computer skills.
Duties
To exercise overall supervision on the departments, identify needs and formulate health care programs and oversee implementation thereof. Ensure implementation and maintenance of 108", "clinical competencies and to ensure that scientific principles of nursing processes are maintained. Work hand in hand with members of the multidisciplinary Health team in the formulation of policies related to the area of responsibility. Advocate and ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism. Contribute to the development of clinical management guidelines and protocols for management of patients and to ensure that these support and acceptable level of care within reasonable resources. Provide leadership in the implementation of the National Core Standards. Ensure proper use and control of all resources, ensuring that operations remain within budget. Monitor and evaluate staff performance in terms of Employee Performance Management Development System (EPMDS). Ensure the effective management of complaints. Provide monthly reports to nursing management. Deal with disciplinary and grievance matters including monitoring and managing Absenteeism. Actively participate in reduction of maternal morbidity and mortality. Monitor and improve outcomes of various programs such as BANC, PMTCT, etc. Implement modalities to improve foetal-maternal monitoring in the ante-natal phase.
Applications
Direct your application quoting the relevant reference number to: The Chief Executive Officer Eshowe District Hospital, Private Bag X504, Eshowe, 3815. Hand delivered applications may be submitted to the Human Resource Section, Eshowe District Hospital, before 16H00 on or before the closing date. Applications may be posted, hand-delivered or Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address. [email protected] FOR ATTENTION : Mrs GZ Dube: Human Resource Manager
Notes
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Copies of certified qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested for submission from shortlisted candidates only, which may be submitted to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview. No faxed applications will be considered. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOAC) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOAC) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post after advertisement. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the Pre-Employment checks which will be conducted by the Department for the following i.e. Security Clearance/vetting, Security clearance for criminal records, credit records, (Financial, assets records etc.), validation of identity document, drivers license, professional driving permit (where required). Citizenship/permanent residency, Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)-Business Interests, verification of Education qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), verification of employment history/reference checks- previous experience from employers. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. “People with disabilities should feel free to apply. Short listed candidates will not be compensated for Subsistence and Travelling claims(S&T).