Professional Nurse Specialty (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) X1

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Professional Nurse Specialty (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) X1, based in UMPHUMULO HOSPITAL. This is a permanent post, paying R495,423 – R581,931. How to apply: Applications to be posted to Umphumulo Hospital Human Resource Office P/Bag X9219, Maphumulo 4470 OR Hand delivered to Umphumulo Hospital Human Resource Office R74 Greytown Road, Maphumulo 4470 Reference number to quote: UMP01/2026 Closing date: 10 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.
• Work effectively and amicably at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences
• Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the section adheres to the principles of Batho Pele.
• Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies in the absence of a Medical Officer ie. eclampsia, APH etc
• Identify high risk clients during ante-partum and post-partum periods and manage or refer in accordance to hospital policy
• Develop, implement and review obstetric policies and procedures.
• Develop quality improvement programs for obstetrics
• Conduct Perinatal Mortality reviews or meetings
• Implement EPMDS and identify staff training needs
• Conduct in-service education for all obstetric staff.
• Participate in all obstetric programs ie. PPIP, PMTCT, BBI, BFI, and RHC – reproductive health
• Practice participative management by assisting with relief duties of the supervisor
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records
• Ensure proper utilization of resources and exercise care over government property
• ENQUIRIES Ms P Matlou Tel No. 0324814199
• CLOSING DATE 10 NOVEMBER 2026
• VACANCY - UMPHUMULO HOSPITAL
• Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following post

Requirements

• Matric certificate
• Diploma / Degree in general nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the S.A.N.C. as a General Nurse and midwife.
• A post basic nursing qualification in Advanced Midwifery accredited with the South African Nursing Council
• Current South African Nursing Council receipt (2026)
• Proof of previous and current work experience (Certificate /s of service) endorsed and stamped by HR.
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Patient’s Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and procedure, Grievance Procedure, code of conduct etc
• Communication, report writing, facilitation, co-ordination, planning & organizing, decision making, computer usage
• Ability to formulate patient related policies
• Basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and procedures