PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALITY ADVANCE MIDWIFE GRADE 1

Reference Number: REFS/055966

Directorate: Nursing

Number of Posts: 2

Package: Grade 1: R495 426 -R581 931 00 (plus benefits)

Enquiries: Ms: Thembeka Mbangula Tel. No: (073) 8319 770(office hours Monday 07:30-16:00 Friday)

Requirements

Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma /Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a professional nurse. A post basic nursing qualification/PgDip (Advanced Midwifery & Neonatal nursing science) with a duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC. Proof of current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 04 years of appropriate /recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Duties

Provide quality Maternal and Neonatal nursing care services, ensure compliance with recommendations for saving mothers and babies. Implementation of EPI programme, PPIP (Perinatal problem identification programme) and EMTCT (Elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV) 118 guidelines. Promotion of MBFHI (Mother Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative). Ensure compliance with infection control principles and waste management guidelines. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to lead in a shift and shift worker. Flexibility towards departmental needs. Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team. Managing administration functions. Ability to utilize resources effectively, staff development and PMDS. Ensure compliance to Ideal Hospital Realization Framework guideline, policies, regulations, protocols, guidelines and SOP. Communication and Problem-solving skills and accurate data collection. To assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of the objectives of the specialized unit (Maternity unit) in consultation with subordinates. To provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public. To provide comprehensive, quality nursing care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team according to the identified needs of the patient, based on scientific principles. To delegate duties and support staff in the execution of patient care delivery. To provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff / housekeeping staff and to give guidance. To ensure continuity of patient care on all levels e.g., workbook, handover rounds. To liaise and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team as well as other departments within the hospital e.g., during operational meetings with nursing supervisor and subordinates. Effective utilization of resources: Human Resources, material resources and budget. Participation in training and research, Provision of Support to Nursing Services, to assist with the relief of duties of the supervisor and act as junior shift-leader on both day and night shift, to partake in overall specialized unit functions, i.e., team building, Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Participate in preparation, attending maternal and morbidity meetings monthly. Provide in-service education in managing maternal and neonatal complications, including drills

Notes

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications, please email your query to [email protected]. NB: Where a driver's licence is mandatory, an exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (SANC) and proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card ).Applications without uploaded new Z83 application form ,a detailed CV with contactable references, registration certificate and current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified.(shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. The Department intends to promote presentively (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.

Employer: Department of Health

Location: Bronkhorstspruit District Hospital

Closing Date: 07-08-2026