About Free State Department of Health

The Free State Department of Health is the provincial government body responsible for providing public healthcare services to the community in the Free State province of South Africa. Overseeing facilities like Universitas Academic Hospital and Pelonomi Hospital, which operate through public-private partnerships (PPPs).

Requirements

• Matric, Diploma/Degree in Nursing (NQF6/7) as recognised by SAQA or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse.
• A post basic nursing qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology, with a duration of at least one year accredited with SANC. Current registration with SANC.
• Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as Professional Nurse. Service record from previous employment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing treatment and care to patients in a specialty unit in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
• Compile unit based stats and submit to Operational Manager General Unit for verification and submission to relevant stakeholders.
• Be an all -rounder by assisting in other units of the hospital where needs arise. Act as shift leader in unit (where necessary). Coordinate the provision of effective training and where possible including research projects for nursing services specific to Maternity unit. Provide and demonstrate safe patient care practices
• . Manage patients’ records according to relevant legislation. Manage stock and equipment in accordance with clinical and economic imperatives. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.