Professional Nurse Specialty (Icu)

Requirements

Basic R425 Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse. One (1) year post basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing Science. Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to make independent decisions. An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector. Ability to prioritize issues and other work-related matters and to comply with time frames. High level of accuracy. Depth knowledge of Acts, Policies, Procedures, Prescripts and Legislations.

Key Responsibilities

Render an optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team. Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses. Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Core Standards. Co-ordinate clinical activities of the unit. Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures. Participate in nursing audits and maintain accurate records. Display a concern for patients, promoting advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care. Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies. Strengthen ethics and professionalism. Provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and public. Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work-related programmes and training.

How to Apply

Notes

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, 161 Certified copies of ID, Highest educational qualification and other relevant documents will be requested for submission only from shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. MAD 01/2016. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. Post: EE Targets (African Male) CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026