Professional Nurse Speciality (Neonatal
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About the role
The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Professional Nurse Speciality (Neonatal, based in Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R495,423 – R581,931. How to apply: ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO: Pixley.Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za Or Hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu Or Couriered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu Original signed by CEO Reference number to quote: DPKISMH15/2026 Closing date: 6 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided within set standards and professional/legal framework.
- Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of resources:
- Human Resources:-
- Planning of the allocation/change list, day and night duty and inputs for leave.
- Financial- Resource:-
- Monitor financial resources with emphasis on cost containment and the keeping of all records within the financial policies regarding tenders, procurement and the policy regarding revenue generation, i.e
- UPFS
- Order and monitor appropriate levels of consumable i.e. according to norms.
- Services - Monitor services, i.e. linen and cleaning in conjunction with housekeeping staff
- Monitor telephone use and keep records.
- Coordination of the provision of effective training and research
- Provision of effective support to Nursing Services
- Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development
Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12
- Basic R425 qualification i.e. diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse PLUS
- Current registration with the South Africa Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse PLUS
- A post basic qualification in the Neonatal specialty / Paediatric / Critical care with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC.
- Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing and Midwifery and after obtaining the one year Post Basic Qualification in the speciality.
- Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as:
- Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles.
- Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc.
- Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management.
- Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
- Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework.
- Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills.
- Computer skills in basic programmes.