• Reference Number : refs/019002
  • Directorate : Nursing Services (Maternity)
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 627 474 – R 703 752 per annum (plus benefits)
  • Enquiries : Matron L Rose 011 470 9033

Requirements :

  • Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse plus a post basic diploma in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science with a duration of at least 1 year. A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant speciality. The candidate must be conversant with the Maternal Care Guidelines, the HIV Guidelines, the data required for maternal and neonatal health. Must work within the legal and ethical framework that governs the nursing profession and public employees. The successful candidate must actively participate in management decisions and form part of the multidisciplinary team. Actively participate in morbidity and mortality meetings relevant to the department and act in the best interest of quality patient care in a mother and child hospital. Manage conflict and discipline. Good Management, Communication, Administration and Leadership skills. Must be computer literate (Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook) and be able to analyse data. The candidate must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills at the interview and complete a short Quality Improvement Plan as part of the introduction, immediately before the interview.

Duties :

  • Coordination of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care provided within set standards of a professional/ legal framework. Effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of human, financial and material resources. Co-ordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards, and self-development.

Notes :

  • Applications must be submitted on a duly completed new Z83 form. Candidates who apply online must also attach the new Z83 form. The Z83 application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer to the left side of the Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed and updated Z83 form and a detailed CV. The information on the new Z83 must be the same with that of the CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit any of the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Hardcopy applications must be forwarded to Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, Admin Building, Cnr. Fuel and Oudtshoorn Street, Coronationville or be posted to Private Bag X20, Newclare 2112. The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – verification, upon appointment within the Department. This verification process entails reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks as well as a credit/financial stability check. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : RAHIMA MOOSA MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 22-09-2023


Criteria Questions
Do you have a basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse?
Do you have a 1 year post basic qualification in advanced midwifery?
Do you have a minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC?
Do you have at least 5 years appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification?
Do you have proof of current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse?
Are you computer literate?

Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.