POST 42/271 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 (PN-B1): ORTHOPAEDIC REF NO: MPDOH/NOV/25/724

SALARY : R476 367 – R559 548 per annum

CENTRE : Tintswalo Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Degree/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (2025). A post-basic nursing qualification with at least 1year, accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R212 in Orthopaedic Nursing Science.

A minimum of four (4) years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Ability to function independently and to prioritize work. Leadership and sound interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Good supervisory and teaching skills. Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.

DUTIES : Perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice of the Orthopaedic Nursing Care Unit. Ensure effective and efficient management of resources. Provide quality patient care and follow established norms and standards. Participate in quality improvement programs. Supervise and implement patient care standards. Implement and practice nursing health care in accordance with 182 the statutory laws governing the nursing profession, labour, and health care.

Implement constructive working relations with nurses and other stakeholders. Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention and Control policies. Ensure that equipment is functional and ready at all times. Ability to prioritize and coordinate activities of patient management according to protocols. Able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.

Participate in staff development and performance management. Report patient safety incidents, challenges, and deficiencies within the unit. Work effectively, co-operatively, and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial, or religious differences. Ensure adherence to Batho-Pele Principles and Patient’s Right Charter.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, and IT-related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.