Professional Nurse- Specialty

As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 181 · open the PDF

POST 36/193: PROFESSIONAL NURSE- SPECIALTY REF NO: PSH 26/2026 (X1 POST)
SALARY: R495 423 per annum, Plus 12% Rural Allowance. Other Benefits 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (optional) and Housing Allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements)
CENTRE: Port Shepstone Regional Hospital-Critical Care
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 or Matric certificate. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing science. Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing science. 1 year post basic qualification in Critical Care / Emergency and Trauma Nursing Science. A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse. SANC Receipt for 2026. Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: Leadership, organizational, decision making, supervisory and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the Public Sector and institutional policy framework. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal framework. Ability to formulate patients care related policies, vision, mission and objective of the component. Communication and interpersonal skills including Public Relations, Negotiating, Coaching. Conflict handling and counselling skills. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining relevant resources under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining nursing care, computer skills in basic programmes. Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, Public Holidays. Competencies (knowledge /skills). Good communications and interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills.
DUTIES: Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit. Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public. Provide comprehensive quality nursing care. Provide direct and indirect supervision of all Nursing Staff / Housekeeping staff and to give them guidance and ensure continuity of patient care. Demonstrate effective communication patient and families with the multi – disciplinary team, other department within the hospital. Assist with allocation /change list, day and night duty rosters and inputs for leave. Assist in record keeping and provide statistical information on training and staffing. To assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff and implement EAP. Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff. To complete patient related data and partake in research. Promote quality specialized nursing care as directed by scope of practice and standards determined by the relevant speciality. To assist with relief duties of supervision and act as junior shift- leader on both day and night shift. To partake in overall specialized unit functions, i.e. team building. Effective and efficient management of all resources. Liaise with professional nurse in charge in surgical high care / renal unit. Allocation of staff within the directorate on rotational basis. To ensure critically ill patients regardless of diagnoses according to disease profile within the directorate. To nurse a ventilated paediatric / high care patient in ICU for close monitoring. Maintain professional growth / ethical standard and self- development. Participate in the implementation of SANC CPD Framework.
ENQUIRIES: Mrs. M.C Maqutu Tel No: (039) 688 6117
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be posted / hand delivered to: The Human Resource Manager, Port Shepstone Hospital, Private Bag X5706, Port Shepstone, 4240. Applicants are encouraged to utilise Courier Services/ S’thesha Waya Waya or e-mail to PSRH.Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za (Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit proof of qualifications)
FOR ATTENTION: Mr. Z.M Zulu
NOTE: Detailed application for employment (Z83) and Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies – must not be submitted when applying for employment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. NB: Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T Claims. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Due to financial constraints, S&T claims will not be paid to candidates who attended interviews. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications.
CLOSING DATE: 23 October 2026