Professional Nurse Specialty (Neonatal Nursing) REF NO: DPKISMH 29/2026

SALARY : Grade 1 R495 423 – R581 931 per annum. Other Benefits: 13th Cheques, Medical Aid (Optional), Housing Allowance: Employee must meet prescribed requirements.

CENTRE : Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric / Grade 12, Basic R425 qualification i.e. diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse Plus Current registration with the South Africa Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse PLUS A post basic qualification in the Neonatal specialty / Paediatric / Critical care with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC.

• Experience Required: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing and Midwifery and after obtaining the one year Post Basic Qualification in the speciality.

• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles. Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc.

• Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Leadership, organizational, decision-making and problem solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Computer skills in basic programmes.

DUTIES

• Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided within set standards and professional/legal framework. Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of resources. Human Resources: Planning of the allocation/change list, day and night duty and inputs for leave.

• Financial-Resource: Monitor financial resources with emphasis on cost containment and the keeping of all records within the financial policies regarding tenders, procurement and the policy regarding revenue generation, i.e. UPFS. Order and monitor appropriate levels of consumable i.e. according to norms.

• Services - Monitor services, i.e. linen and cleaning in conjunction with housekeeping staff. Monitor telephone use and keep records. Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support to Nursing Services Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.