Stanger Hospital: Professional Nurse Speciality (Psychiatry) x 4 Job 2024

ADVERTISING OF VACANT POST:
Applications are invited on the prescribed application form (Z83) for following posts:
1. Post Advertised : Professional Nurse Speciality (Psychiatry) x 4
Reference Number : ST 55/2024
Centre : Stanger Hospital
Benefits : 13th Cheque 8% Inhospitable Area Allowance Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements)
Medical Aid (Optional)
2. Salary Notch : R 362 559.00 per annum (Grade 1)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 Degree /Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse PLUS
 Proof of current registration ( 2024 receipt)
 A minimum of four (4) years appropriate recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a professional nurse.
 Post basic Diploma Nursing Qualification in Advanced Psychiatry with duration of One Year Accredited with SANC.
 Proof of current / previous work experience endorsed and stamped by HR must be attached.
3. Salary Notch : R 445 917.00 per annum (Grade 2)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 A minimum of 14 years appropriate recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
 At least 10 years of the period referred to the above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the one year Post – Basic qualification in relevant speciality.
 Proof of current / previous work experience endorsed and stamped by HR must be attached.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
 Good communication, report writing, decision making and problem solving skills.
 Good interpersonal skills including public relations, conflict handling and counselling
 Expertise in clinical nursing practices
 Working as an independent practitioner in the ward environment
 Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures and other relevant legal framework e.g. Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Batho- Pele, Patient’s Rights, Labour relations and Grievance procedures
 Teambuilding and diversity management skills
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care with set standards and within a Professional / legal framework.
 Provide holistic approach to patients’ care according to the nursing process.
 Delegate duties and support staff in the execution of patients care.
 Participate in the nursing audits to evaluate nursing care given to patients.
 Effective utilisation of Human and material resources.
 Assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as a junior shift – leader on both day and night shift.
 To assist Unit Manager / charge Nurse with the overall management of the ward.
 To promote team approach to patient care for the effective functioning of the unit.
 To promote good interpersonal relationships with patients, their relatives and visitors.
 To be accountable for nursing care in the ward in the absence of the Charge Nurse.
 Provide a safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment for the patient, visitors and staff.
 Maintain accurate & complete patients’ records according to legal requirements.
 Participate in all hospital programs e.g. IPC, Quality Assurance etc.
 Participate in the implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols.
 Data management.
Kindly visit the KZN website for more information: http://www.kznhealth.gov.za/stangerhospital.htm or www.kznhealth.gov.za and go to
vacancies.
DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. The following documents must be submitted:-
(a) Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za
(b) Certified copies of highest educational qualifications – not copies of certified copies
© Curriculum Vitae
(d) Certified Copy of Identity Document – not copies of certified copies
Enquiries: Mrs M. Stevens (Assistant Nursing Manager), @ (032) 437 6072
Closing date: 07 DECEMBER 2024