Senior Pediatric & Neonatal Nurse – Shift Leader

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 495,000 - 753,000; Full time

Job summary

Edenvale Regional Hospital, under the Gauteng Department of Health, seeks a Professional Nurse with a post-basic qualification in Child Nursing Science or Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. You will provide high-quality pediatric/ neonatal care, lead shifts, and implement core infection prevention practices.

Requirements include a Grade 12, SANC registration as a Professional Nurse, four years of general nursing experience, and current SANC registration.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Diploma/Degree that allows registration with SANC as Professional Nurse.
• One year post-basic qualification in Child Nursing Science or Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science registered with SANC.
• Minimum of four years nursing experience as a Professional nurse with SANC in General nursing.
• Proof of current year SANC registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, holistic and specialized Childcare within standards and legal framework.
• Implement priority programs (EMTCT, MBFI, IMCI, EPI) and infection control principles.
• Utilize human, financial and material resources including critical care beds.
• Be flexible, prioritize, respond and advocate for paediatric/neonatal outcomes.
• Perform nursing administrative duties and lead shift coordination and work planning.
• Willingness to work day and night shifts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Nursing Diploma/Degree registered with SANC

Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent

Post-basic qualification in Child Nursing Science or Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (SANC)

Job description

Edenvale Regional Hospital, under the Gauteng Department of Health, seeks a Professional Nurse with a post-basic qualification in Child Nursing Science or Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. You will provide high-quality pediatric/ neonatal care, lead shifts, and implement core infection prevention practices.

Requirements include a Grade 12, SANC registration as a Professional Nurse, four years of general nursing experience, and current SANC registration.