PROFESSIONAL NURSE- SPECIALITY

Job Overview

Port Shepstone Regional Hospital is seeking a Professional Nurse - Speciality in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Reference: PSH 23/2026). The position offers a salary of R495 423 per annum plus a 12% rural allowance and benefits. Applicants must possess a Grade 12 certificate, Diplomas/Degrees in General, Midwifery, and Advanced Midwifery Nursing Science, at least 4 years of appropriate post-registration nursing experience, and active SANC registration. Key duties include managing obstetric emergencies, identifying high-risk clients, developing unit policies, and participating in maternal health programs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 or Matric certificate
• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science
• Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science
• Diploma / Degree in Advanced Midwifery Nursing Science
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing
• Registration with SANC as General Nurse, midwife and Advanced Midwife
• SANC Receipt for 2026
• 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
• Good communications and interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies in the absence of a doctor, i.e., Eclampsia APH, etc.
• Identify high risk clients during ante-partum and post-partum periods, manage them or refer them according to hospital policy
• Develop vision and mission and objectives for obstetric unit
• Develop, implement and review obstetric policies / SOP
• Conduct Perinatal Mortality reviews or meetings
• Know SANC rules and regulations pertaining to obstetrics
• Develop and implement in-service education and quality improvement programs for the obstetrics dept
• Act as an advocate for clients utilizing Batho Pele principles
• Form part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Take part in all obstetrics programs, i.e. PPIP, PMTCT, BBI, MBFI, and RHC - reproductive health
• Identify training needs for the staff
• Practice participative management by assisting with relief duties of the supervisor
• Maintain and monitor stock and supplies
• Attend meetings held in the institution/outside

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