PROFESSIONAL NURSE: SPECIALTY NURSING STREAM –ORTHOPAEDIC WARD
South African Government
R431 265 - R528 696 per annum
Permanent
kwazulu natal
Posted 2023-12-11T15:13:42.330Z
ABOUT THE JOB
Application for employment form (new form Z83); which is obtainable at any Government Department or from the Website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicant must submit Z83 and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Copies of Identity document, driver’s license, highest educational qualifications and professional registration certificates must not be submitted when applying for employment. These will be requested only from shortlisted candidates. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert (only from shortlisted candidates). People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care that is cost effective, equitable and efficient. Perform a quality comprehensive clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards determined by IALCH and relevant prescripts. Implementation of all programs that promote good health outcomes in surgical; trauma and orthopaedic nursing. Internal rotation of staff within the relevant speciality will be exercised according to patients need. Night duty will be implemented. Acts as shift leader in Unit when necessary. Perform duties as delegated by the supervisor of the area.
EXPERIENCE
. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable post registration experience as a General Nurse. Grade 1: Experience: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing is required. Grade 2: Experience: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General nursing is required. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the Orthopaedic Nursing Speciality after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Possess communication skills for dealing with patients, supervisors and other members of the multi-disciplinary team including the writing of reports when required. Good human relations displaying a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including a willingness and awareness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele). Ability to plan and organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and 1 year post basic qualification in Orthopaedic Nursing (R212). Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse and Orthopaedic Nurse. Current registration with SANC as Professional Nurse and Orthopaedic Nurse.
About Company
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