Professional Nurse Specialty x6
Position Details
- Job Title: Professional Nurse Specialty (PNB 1)
- Reference Number: H/P/19/2026
- Number of Posts: 6
- Centre: Universitas Academic Hospital
Salary Package
Grade 1
- R495 423 – R581 931 per annum
Grade 2
- R607 350 – R752 913 per annum
Benefits
- 13th Cheque
- Housing Allowance
- Medical Aid (Optional, subject to prescribed requirements)
Job Purpose
The Professional Nurse Specialty (PNB 1) is responsible for providing specialized nursing care within a designated specialty unit while ensuring compliance with professional nursing standards, healthcare legislation, and departmental policies. The incumbent will deliver comprehensive patient care, manage clinical risks, utilize healthcare resources efficiently, maintain accurate patient records, and contribute to the overall quality of healthcare services within the hospital.
The position requires advanced nursing knowledge and practical expertise in a specialized field of nursing practice.
Minimum Requirements
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing that allows registration as a Professional Nurse.
Professional Registration
Current registration with the:
- South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse for the 2026/2027 registration cycle.
Post-Basic Nursing Qualification
Applicants must possess a post-basic nursing qualification of at least one year duration in one of the following specialties:
- Critical Care Nursing
- Operating Theatre Technique
- Oncology Nursing
- Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology Nursing Science
Experience Requirements
Grade 1
- Minimum 4 years appropriate and recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing.
Grade 2
- Minimum 14 years appropriate and recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse.
- At least 10 years of this experience must be after obtaining the relevant post-basic specialty qualification.
Required Knowledge
Candidates should possess knowledge of:
Clinical Nursing Practice
- Specialized nursing care.
- Patient assessment and management.
- Clinical decision-making.
- Infection prevention and control.
- Emergency nursing interventions.
- Patient safety principles.
- Healthcare quality standards.
Specialty-Specific Knowledge
Depending on specialization:
Critical Care Nursing
- Intensive care management.
- Ventilator management.
- Hemodynamic monitoring.
- Critical patient assessment.
Operating Theatre Technique
- Theatre procedures.
- Sterile techniques.
- Surgical instrumentation.
- Perioperative nursing care.
Oncology Nursing
- Cancer treatment protocols.
- Chemotherapy administration.
- Palliative care.
- Oncology patient support.
Advanced Midwifery & Neonatology
- Maternal healthcare.
- High-risk pregnancy management.
- Neonatal care.
- Labour and delivery management.
Healthcare Legislation
- Nursing Act.
- Public Service regulations.
- Patient Rights Charter.
- Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
- Health Professions regulations.
- Departmental healthcare policies and procedures.
Required Skills and Competencies
Clinical Skills
- Advanced nursing assessment.
- Clinical judgment and decision-making.
- Patient monitoring.
- Specialized nursing interventions.
- Care planning and implementation.
- Risk identification and management.
Administrative Skills
- Record keeping.
- Clinical documentation.
- Report writing.
- Data capturing and reporting.
- Resource management.
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word.
- Microsoft Excel.
- Electronic patient information systems.
- Health information management systems.
Communication Skills
- Effective verbal communication.
- Professional written communication.
- Patient education.
- Multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Conflict management.
Interpersonal Skills
- Compassion and empathy.
- Team collaboration.
- Leadership.
- Professional conduct.
- Patient-centred care.
Personal Attributes
- Honesty and integrity.
- High ethical standards.
- Accountability.
- Reliability.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provision of Specialized Nursing Care
- Deliver comprehensive specialized nursing care.
- Assess patient needs and develop nursing care plans.
- Implement nursing interventions according to specialty requirements.
- Monitor patient progress and outcomes.
- Ensure continuity of care.
- Provide holistic patient management.
2. Compliance with Professional Standards
- Adhere to nursing legislation and professional standards.
- Comply with hospital policies and protocols.
- Maintain professional accountability.
- Practice within scope of registration.
- Uphold ethical nursing standards.
3. Resource Management
Effectively manage:
Human Resources
- Support junior nursing staff.
- Participate in staff supervision.
- Promote teamwork and collaboration.
Consumables
- Monitor usage of medical supplies.
- Prevent wastage.
- Ensure proper stock utilization.
Assets
- Ensure proper use of equipment.
- Safeguard hospital resources.
- Report defective equipment.
4. Risk Management
- Implement risk management strategies.
- Identify and report clinical risks.
- Prevent adverse patient events.
- Promote patient safety initiatives.
- Participate in quality improvement activities.
- Assist in reducing service delivery complaints and litigation risks.
5. Information and Data Management
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Capture and reconcile clinical information.
- Use electronic healthcare information systems.
- Complete required documentation.
- Ensure confidentiality of patient information.
- Manage information flow within the specialty area.
6. Quality Assurance
- Maintain nursing standards and best practices.
- Participate in quality improvement programmes.
- Monitor patient care outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Support accreditation and audit processes.
7. Patient Education and Support
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans.
- Promote health awareness.
- Provide emotional support to patients and relatives.
- Encourage treatment adherence.
- Facilitate informed decision-making.
8. Professional Development
- Maintain professional competence.
- Participate in continuous professional development.
- Attend training programmes and workshops.
- Keep updated with developments in specialty nursing practice.
- Support implementation of the Nursing Education Framework.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
The successful candidate will be evaluated on:
- Quality of specialized nursing care provided.
- Compliance with nursing standards and legislation.
- Effective utilization of resources.
- Accuracy of clinical documentation.
- Patient safety and risk management outcomes.
- Quality improvement participation.
- Effective use of healthcare information systems.
- Professional development and lifelong learning.
- Patient satisfaction and quality care outcomes.
Specialty Areas Covered
Successful applicants may be placed within:
Critical Care Units
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- High Care Units
- Emergency Critical Care Services
Operating Theatre Complex
- Surgical theatres
- Recovery units
- Perioperative services
Oncology Units
- Cancer treatment wards
- Chemotherapy units
- Oncology outpatient services
Midwifery and Neonatal Units
- Labour wards
- Maternity units
- Neonatal intensive care units (NICU)
- Postnatal care services
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should:
- Demonstrate advanced clinical competence in their specialty field.
- Have strong patient-centred care skills.
- Work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Possess excellent organizational and communication abilities.
- Be committed to quality healthcare delivery.
- Maintain high ethical and professional standards.
- Be adaptable in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Career Development Opportunities
This position provides opportunities for advancement into:
- Operational Manager Nursing
- Assistant Nursing Manager
- Nursing Manager
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Educator
- Advanced Practice Nursing
- Hospital Management
- Specialized Clinical Leadership Roles
Suitable Qualifications
Applicants with the following post-basic specialties are eligible:
- Critical Care Nursing
- Operating Theatre Nursing
- Oncology Nursing
- Advanced Midwifery
- Neonatology Nursing Science