PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY REF NO: SPEC NEONAT 04/2022 (X2
POSTS)
Department: NICU
Grade 1: R388 974 – R450 939 per annum
Grade 2: R478 404 – R588 930 per annum
Other Benefits: 13th cheque, 8% inhospitable rural allowance, Medical Aid Optional,
Housing allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements)
Appropriate/Recognisable Experience after Registration in the Specialty Is
Recognised to Determine the Salary on Appointment. Only certificate/s of service
from the previous employer/s in the specialty is recognised for this purpose.
CENTRE : Ladysmith Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or equivalent qualification. Diploma/Degree in
General Nursing and Midwifery. Current Registration with SANC (2022). A postbasic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC
in Child Nursing Science or Intensive Critical Care or Neonatal Nursing Science
Grade 1: A minimum of 4/four years appropriate/recognizable experience after
registration with SANC as a General Nurse Plus one year Post Basic Qualification
in Child Nursing Science or Intensive Critical Care or Neonatal Nursing Science.
Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable experience after
registration with SANC as a General Nurse. At least 10 years of the period
mentioned above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience after obtaining
one year Post Basic Qualification in Child Nursing Science or Intensive Critical Care
or Neonatal Nursing Science Certificate Of Service Endorsed By Human Resource
Department. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Knowledge of nursing
care process and procedures and other relevant legal framework. Labour relations
and Grievance procedures. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to
make independent decisions. Good interpersonal skills including public relations,
conflict handling and counselling. Expertise in clinical nursing practices. Working
as an independent practitioner in the ward environment. Team building and
supervisory skills. In depth Knowledge of Acts, Policies, Procedures, Prescripts and
Legislations.
DUTIES : Provide optimal holistic specialised quality nursing care with set standards and
relevant legal framework Implement neonatal / child Health care programmes.
Develop and implement quality assurance policies and operational plans.
Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing care
(quality practice). Ensure provision of optimal, holistic, specialized care in
accordance with laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care in the
Unit. Provide a safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment for the patient, Maintain
clinical, professional and ethical standards. Maintain a constructive working
relationship with the multidisciplinary team. Assist with the administration and
management of the Unit. Provide direct and indirect supervision. Ensure effective
and efficient management of resources and availability of essential equipment.
Support the Mother Baby friendly initiative. Participate in nursing audits and
maintain accurate records Train and supervise junior staff on neonatal
programmes.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs. T.M. Buthelezi Tel No: 036-6372111
APPLICATIONS : Applications to be posted to: The Hospital CEO (Applications), Ladysmith Regional
Hospital, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith, 3370 or Hand Delivered to: 36 Malcolm
Road Hospital Park, Ladysmith, 3370