PROFESSIONAL NURSE- SPECIALTY

Department of Health

Reference number: PSH 22/2026
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-Paediatrics Ward
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Circular: No 36 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science. Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science. 1 year post basic qualification in Child Health Nursing Science. A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a general nurse. Registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwife and Child Health 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 to nursing care, computer skills in basic programmes. Knowledge of MNCWH 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

Implement neonatal and child health care programmes. Develop and implement quality assurance policies & operational plans. Implement standards, practice and indication for Neonatal and Child Health Care. Participate in child PPIP meetings. Manage effective utilization of all resources in the unit. Develop and implement strategies for Infection Control and Prevention for the unit. Exercise control over discipline and labour relations issues. Develop / establish and maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stake holders. Ensure that the unit complies with Regulated Norms and Standards. Support the Mother Baby Friendly initiative. Support and mentor student nurses. Identify high risk, manage or refer them according to hospital policy. Develop vision and mission and objectives for neonates and paediatrics. Develop, implement and review neonatal and paediatric policies/SOP. Attend meetings held in the institution/outside. Participate in the implementation of SANC CPD Framework.

Where to send your application

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 (Copies should be submitted by shortlisted candidates only) FOR ATTENTION Mr. Z.M Zulu

Enquiries

Mrs M.C Maqutu Tel No: (039) 688 6117

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.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.