PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALTY)

Job Overview

Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital seeks two Professional Nurses (Specialty) for the Trauma Department under reference DPKISMH 17/2026. Salary ranges from Grade 1 (R495 423 – R581 931) to Grade 2 (R607 350 – R752 913) per annum. Applicants must possess a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, a post-basic qualification in Trauma, current SANC registration, and relevant nursing experience. Responsibilities include patient care, emergency triaging, unit administration, and staff supervision. Applications can be hand-delivered, couriered to Kwamashu, or emailed.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
• Grade 2: A minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing of which at least 10 years must be after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in relevant speciality
• Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing
• Registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Speciality Nurse
• One year post basic Degree/Diploma in Trauma plus four years appropriate/recognizable registration experience as a General Nurse
• Current registration with SANC
• Proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department required for shortlisted candidates
• Knowledge of Nursing Care, Processes and Procedures, Nursing statutes, and other relevant Legal frameworks
• Good communication skills - verbal and written
• Co-ordination and liaison skills
• Problem solving skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit
• Proper triaging and management of emergencies in the unit
• Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public
• Provide comprehensive, quality nursing care
• Provide direct and indirect supervision of all Nursing Staff and Housekeeping staff, giving guidance and ensuring continuity of patient care
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, families, the multi-disciplinary team, and other departments 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
• Assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff and implement EAP
• Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff
• 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 specialty
• Assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as junior shift-leader on both day and night shift
• 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 on day and night duty within the Directorate on a rotational basis

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