Professional Nurse Specialty (Obstetrics Gynaecology) REF NO: UMP 02/2026

SALARY : Grade1: R495 423 - R581 931 per annum

Grade2: R607 350 - R752 913 per annum

CENTRE : Umphumulo Hospital

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 1: A minimum of four (4) years appropriate / recognizable experience as a Professional Nurse with South African Council in general nursing.

• Grade 2: A minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate / recognizable experience as a Professional Nurse with SANC in general Nursing of which at least ten (10) years must be appropriate / recognizable experience in maternity after obtaining the post basic qualification of Advanced Midwifery.

• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery. Registration with the S.A.N.C. as a Professional Nurse and midwife. A post basic nursing qualification in Advanced Midwifery, accredited with the South African Nursing Council. Current (2026) council receipt if shortlisted. Proof of current and previous experience endorsed by the HR department (if shortlisted). Understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.

• Ability to perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Decision making and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Code of Conduct and Labour Relations and related policies. Ability to formulate patient related policies Basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and procedures. Basic computer literacy.

DUTIES

• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.

• Work effectively and amicably at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the section adheres to the principles of Batho Pele.

• Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies in the absence of a Medical Officer ie. eclampsia, APH etc. Identify high risk clients during ante-partum and post-partum periods and manage or refer in accordance to hospital policy. Develop, implement and review obstetric policies and procedures. Develop quality improvement programs for obstetrics.

• Conduct Perinatal Mortality reviews or meetings. Implement EPMDS and identify staff training needs. Conduct in-service education for all obstetric staff. Participate in all obstetric programs ie. PPIP, PMTCT, BBI, BFI, and RHC – reproductive health. Practice participative management by assisting with relief duties of the supervisor. Maintain accurate and complete patient records. Ensure proper utilization of resources and exercise care over government property.