JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care.
• Effective crisis management in the clinic
• Involvement with matching research to the needs of the community
• Continuous evaluation of nursing care and nursing services
• Able to manage own work time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counseling skills
• Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving abilities
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks i.e. Nursing Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Patient’s Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Grievance Procedures etc

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Current registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse
• Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing, of which at least 5 years must be appropriate/recognizable

JOB DETAILS:

• Company: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
• Vacancy Type: Full Time
• Job Location: Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
• Application Deadline: SEE APPLICATION PAGE