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Church of Scotland Hospital
R33 Dundee Road, Tugela Ferry, 3010 Chief Executive Officer
Enquires: Mr. S Dlamini
Date: 13/05/2024VACANCY CIRCULAR: COSH 03/2024
The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment without delay. Institutions must notify all employees who qualify for posts in this internal circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of workAll applications should be forwarded to: the Chief Executive Officer, Church of Scotland Hospital. Private bag X502, TUGELA FERRY, 3010Directions to candidates
1. Only the following documents must be submitted:-
a) A detailed CV and a new Z83 form fully completed, initialled and signed obtainable from any Public Service Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za
b) Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidates
c) Z83 form must be completed in full in manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of a candidate based on the information provided on the form.
d) Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)
e) The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the Z83
NB: failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants
2. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote representivity in all categories in the department. Target here is African Male/ Indian Male/ White Male or Coloured Male.
3. The appointment is subject to the positive outcome obtained from the N/A to the following checks: (Security checks, credit records, qualification, citizenship ad previous experience verifications)
4. Please note that due to the large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged, however, please be informed that if no notification of appointment is made within three months of the closing date applicants should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
5. All employees in the Public Service that are presently on the same salary level but on a notch / package above the minimum as that of the advertised post are free to apply.
6. Please note that due to financial constraints S & T and resettlements, claims will not be considered for payment to candidates that are invited for the interview
7. People living with disability should feel free to apply for these positionsCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: 2024-05-23
Original copy signedMr. S DlaminiActing Chief Executive OfficerChurch of Scotland Hospital
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NO. OF POSTS : Four (2)CENTRE : Collessie and Mkhuphula ClinicREFERENCE : COSH 06/2024SALARY : GRADE 1 R451 533.00 PER ANNUM
ALLOWANCES : 12% RURAL ALLOWANCE, 13TH CHEQUE, HOUSINGALLOWANCE AND MEDICAL AID (EMPLOYEE MUST MEET THE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST
Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
Degree/ Diploma in General nursing and Midwifery plus 1 year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care.
Proof of current registration with SANC (2024 receipt)
Current registration with SANC as a General Nurse, Midwife and Primary Health Care Nurse.
A minimum of four (4) years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General nursing.
Proof of current and previous experience endorsed by Human resource Department..RECOMMENDATIONS:.
Computer literacy (attach proof)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCES REQUIRED
Knowledge of Nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other
Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework.
Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skill
Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources undermanagement.
Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
Computer skills in basic programs.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Delegate, supervise & coordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care.
Facilitate provision of comprehensive package of service at PHC level andimplementation of quality improvement programs to comply with NHI.
Ensure adequate control of human and material resources including vehicles.
Supervise and monitor staff performances according to EPMDS.
Evaluate and monitor compliance with clinical protocols, norms and standards within the clinic.
Analyze, verify and interpret data , compile and submit reports timeously
Deal with the disciplinary and grievance matters including monitoring and managing absenteeism.
Ensure the clinic attains, maintains and escalate to the highest Ideal Clinic status and complies with the National Core standards.
Assist, Support and participate in clinical audits in the facility.
Maintain constructive working relationships with all stake holders i.e. inter-professional, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary team.
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Actively participate in initiatives to decongest the facility i.e CCMDD projects
Work outside normal working hours and weekends according to community needs.
Assists in consultation of patients to reduce waiting times.
Supervise outreach services, family health team, school health team, community care givers.
Participate in / attend war rooms.ENQUIRIES: Mrs LM Sithole TEL : 087 945 1061
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POST : OPERATIONAL MANAGER SPECIALTY (Operating Theatre and CSSD)
NO. OF POSTS : 01CENTRE : COSHREFERENCE : COSH 07/2024SALARY : R656 964.00 PER ANNUMand Medical Aid (Employee Must Meet ThePrescribed Requirements)MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST
Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
Degree/Diploma in General Nursing PLUS 1 year post basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a registered nurse and Operating Theatre Nursing Science
A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing and Midwifery of which at least 5years must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year postbasic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science
Current registration with SANC for 2024
Proof of current and previous experience endorsed by Human resource Department.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Degree / Diploma in Nursing Administration/Management Computer Skills: Power point, Outlook Skills,
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians including report writing when required.
Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care.
Knowledge of public Service policies , Acts and Regulation
Knowledge of Code of conduct and labour relations and related pollicises
Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
Good knowledge of SANC rule and regulations
Ability to function well as a team
Conflict management and negotiation skill
Decision making and problem solving skills
Skills in organizing, planning and supervising
Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles and Patients’ Right charter
Ability to manage grievances
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Deal with negative incidence, records and report them appropriately
Ensure supervision of operating theatre and CSSD personnel
Provide effective management and professional leadership
Plan, organize and manage multi-disciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care proper nursing service in the unit
Monitor and evaluate work to ensure the attainment of unit objective
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Display a concern for patients, promoting advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care ensuring that the unit adhere to the principles of Batho Pele
Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical
Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
Able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper
Display a concern for patients promoting and advocating proper treatment and careincluding awareness and willingness to respond to patients needs requirements and
Ensure implementation of EPMDS
Monitor implementation of professional and ethical guidelines
Ensure efficient and effective utilization of financial, human and material resources
ENQUIRIES: MRS S.Z. MABASO TEL: 0879451061 ext (4014)
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POST : Professional Nurse Specialty – Ophthalmic (Re-Advetisement)NO. OF POSTS : 01CENTRE : COSHREFERENCE : COSH 8/2024SALARY : GRADE 1 R451533.00 per annum
ALLOWANCES : 12% RURAL ALLOWANCE, 13TH CHEQUE, HOUSINGALLOWANCE AND MEDICAL AID (EMPLOYEE MUST MEET THE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST Grade 12 certificate
Registration with SANC as an Ophthalmic Nurse
Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing Science and Midwifery plus 1 year post basicqualification in Ophthalmology Nursing.
Registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Midwifery
A minimum of 4years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a
Professional Nurse
Current registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Midwifery (2024 receipt)
Proof of current and previous experience endorsed by Human resourceDepartment.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Computer Skills: Power point, Outlook Skills,
Driver’s licenseKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Leadership, organizational, decision and problem solving skills.
Knowledge of legal framework and prescript with the Department of Health
Knowledge of SANC rules and regulations
Knowledge of Code of Conduct and Labour Relations
Conflict management and negotiation skills
Decision making and problem solving
Skills in organizing, planning and supervising
Knowledge of Batho Pele Principle and Patient’s Right charter
Basic understanding of human resource and finance policies
Good communication and leadership skillsKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Screed and manage patients with eye challenges and refer when necessary
Offer in-service education to staff at the hospital and clinics
To give awareness to community gatherings related to eye clinic challenges
To screen, prepare clients for cataract surgery
To provide secondary level eye care in the sub health district
Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of eye conditions that are manageable by the ophthalmic nurse
Referral of non-manageable eye conditions to the eye specialist and the decisions making on urgent/non urgent need for referral
Follow up of patients seen by the eye specialist and referral back for management
Administration of the eye services e.g. scheduling clinic visits, compiling and completing statistics, preparing reports, stock control, collaborating with relevant authorities e.g. community leaders, religious leaders, traditional healers school heads, regional office ect.
Training at all levels e.g. CHW’s, clinics nurses, traditional healers ect on the identification of the blind, especially cataract blind the importance of successful referral for assessment and management
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Assist in eye theatre whenever necessary
Pre- and post-operative care
Supervision of the rehabilitation of the visually impaired
Sensitisation and awareness of the community about prevention of blindness
To be actively involved in budget preparation and its utilisation for eye services.
ENQUIRIES: MRS S.Z. MABASO TEL: 0879451061 ext (4014)
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POST : Professional Nurse General with MidwiferyNO. OF POSTS : 19CENTRE : COSHREFERENCE : COSH 09/2024SALARY : Grade 1 R307 473.00 per annum
ALLOWANCES : 12% RURAL ALLOWANCE, 13TH CHEQUE, HOUSING ALLAND MEDICAL AID (EMPLOYEE MUST MEET THE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST
Senior Certificate / Grade 12
Professional Nurse ( General ) with Midwifery
Diploma / Degree in nursing or equivalent that allows registration with South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse
Current registration with SANC as professional Nurse (2024)NB: Certificate of service from previous and current employer endorsed and stamped byHR must be attachedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING, AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures
Nursing Act.
Problem Solving and decision making.
Report writing skills.
Health promotion and team building
Good Communication skills, Public Speaking , Listening and summarizing
Good interpersonal skillsKEY PERFOMANCE AREAS
Work as Multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care by the Nursing Team.
Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a Professional / legal framework.
Must be able to handle obstetric and paediatric emergencies and high risk conditions
To execute duties and functions with proficiency within prescript of applicable legislation
Provision of quality patient care through setting of standards, policies and procedures
To participate in quality improvement programs and clinical audits
Provide a safe , therapeutic environment as laid down by the Nursing Act
Maintain accurate and complete records according to legal requirement
Manage and supervise effective utilization of all resources e.g. Human, Financial and Material etc.
Implementation and management of infection control and prevention protocols
Ensure the implementation of saving mothers, saving babies recommendation
Provision of support to Nursing Services
Maintain Professional growth/ethical standards and self-development
Participate in the analyses, formulation and implementation of policies, practices and procedures
Ensure that a Healthy and Safety environment is maintained
Monitor and Control the quality of patient care
Perform quality improvement audits and survey monthly and report to seniorManagement. Monitor and evaluate delivery of quality care at the Hospital
Ensure implantation of national and provincial initiatives (Patients Right Charter, BathoPele programmes.
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Monitor and evaluate compliance to the national and provincial quality programme e.g.norms and standards for district hospital package of care.
Provide advice on various aspects of quality care to the institution.
ENQUIRIES: MRS S.Z. MABASO TEL: 0879451061 ext (4014)
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POST : Professional Nurse Specialty (Trauma)NO.OF POSTS : 01
REF. NO. : COSH 10/2024CENTRE : Church of Scotland HospitalSALARY NOTCH : R451 533.00 per annumALLOWANCES : 13
THCHEQUE, RURAL ALLOWANCE 12%, HOUSING ALLOWANCE
AND MEDICAL AID (EMPLOYEE MUST MEET THE PRESCRIBEDREQUIREMENTS)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 certificate
Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing Science and Midwifery
Registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Midwifery
A minimum of 7 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse
A post basic nursing qualification in Trauma & Emergency Nursing Science with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC
Proof of current registration with SANC (2024 receipt)NB: Proof of previous and current employment experience endorsed by Human Resource office to be attachedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Leadership, organizational, decision and problem solving skills.
Knowledge of legal framework and prescript with the Department of Health
Knowledge of SANC rules and regulations
Knowledge of Code of Conduct and Labour Relations
Conflict management and negotiation skills
Decision making and problem solving
Skills in organizing, planning and supervising
Knowledge of Batho Pele Principle and Patient’s Right charter
Basic understanding of human resource and finance policies
Good communication and leadership skillsKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Assist in organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit
Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public.
Provide comprehensive, quality nursing care.
Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff/Housing keeping staff and to give them guidance and ensure continuity of patient care on all level.
Demonstrative effective communication patient and families with the multi-disciplinary team, other department within the hospital.
Assist with allocation/ change list, day and night duty rosters and inputs for leave.
Assist in PMDS evaluation of staff and implement EAP.
Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff
To complete patient related data and partake in research.
Promotes quality specialised nursing care as directed by scope of practice and standards determined by the relevant speciality.
To assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as junior shift leader on both day and night shift.
To partake in overall specialized unit functions i.e. team building
Effective and efficient management of all resources.
Allocation of staff within the directorate on rotational basis.
To nurse critically ill patients who is ventilated, on oxylog on continuous monitoring
To nurse all types of patients regardless of diagnosis according to disease profile within the directorate.
To ensure a paediatric ventilated/medical patient for close monitoring
To lead in resuscitation of critical patients.
To be well versed with labour relations
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To be well versed with disaster management procedures
To implement National Core Standards and formulate quality improvement plans and projects to improve quality of care
To be knowledgeable about management of risk in a trauma unit and forensic nursing ENQUIRIES: Mrs SZ. Mabaso Deputy Manager Nursing 087 945 1061 ext 4014
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POST : Professional Nurse (General With Midwifery)NO. OF POSTS : 05CENTRE : Ward Based Outreach Teams (WBPHCOT)REFERENCE : COSH 12/2024SALARY : Grade 1R307 473.00 per annumALLOWANCES : RURAL ALLOWANCE 12%, 13TH CHEQUE, HOUSINGALLOWANCE AND MEDICAL AID (EMPLOYEE MUST MEET THE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST
Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
Degree/ Diploma in General nursing and Midwifery
Proof of current registration with SANC (2024 receipt)
Current registration with SANC as a General Nurse, Midwife.
Proof of previous and current employment experience endorsed by HumanResource office to be attached
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Driver’s license
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCES REQUIRED Knowledge of Nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other
Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework.
Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills.
Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources undermanagement.
Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
Computer skills in basic programs.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Facilitate provision of comprehensive package of service at PHC level andimplementation of quality improvement programs to comply with NHI.
Ensure adequate control of all allocated resources
Identify key population groups and maintain good working relationship
Market implementation of Men’s Health Clinic and refer to local PHC facilities
Implementation of Integrated Multistakeholders Wellbeing and Health Promotion
Identify households Champions to facilitate Community MUAC projects
Tracing of clients that missed appointments
Formulation of Adherence clubs at community level
Monitor functionality of Philamntwana Centers
Participate in awareness campaigns to improve sub-district performance
Supervise and monitor junior staff performances according to EPMDS.
Analyze, verify and interpret data.
Deal with the disciplinary and grievance matters including monitoring and managing absenteeism.
Compile and submit reports timeously.
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Maintain constructive working relationships with all stake holders i.e. inter-professional, inter-sectorial and multi-disciplinary team
Work outside normal working hours and weekends according to community needs.
Participate in Operational Sukuma Sakhe activities
ENQUIRIES: Mrs NB Dladla 087 945 1061
NB: Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will only berequested from shortlisted candidates
Due to the challenges facing our Post office, you are advised to hand deliver or
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2024-05-23All applications should be forwarded to:HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICEPARKHOME NO 2 (DURING OFFICE HOURS)The Acting Chief Executive OfficerChurch of Scotland HospitalTUGELA FERRY3010
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