• Reference Number : refs/050007
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 069 215 – R1 219 323 PER ANNUM (inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Mr. J. Naidoo, Tel No.:018 788 1702

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma or Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. Minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/recognized experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC and at least four (4) years of period above must be appropriate/recognized experience at Nursing Management level. Must be in position of a Diploma in Nursing Administrative/ Management or health care management obtained from a recognized institution. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: Application of legislations and Health related Acts and Ethical Nursing practices. Must have knowledge of Nursing legislative framework, understanding of National Core Standards and ability to describe the effective application of the scope of practices for different categories of Nurses. Ability to plan, organize, and lead and co-ordinate the nursing services in the Hospital. Develop and monitor the implementation of nursing services that promotes the right of patients. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate basic understanding of human resources, disciplinary procedure as well as financial management policies, guidelines and practices. Computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook) and report writing skills are essential. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Lead and give direction to nursing services and overall control of quality patient care in the Hospital. Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of quality patients care through management of nursing care programs. Advocate the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism. Develop and monitor the implementation of policies, programes, regulations, practices, protocols/procedures and standard pertaining to nursing care. Establish, maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary team for effective and efficient health care. Manage and monitor the utilization of Human Resource and Finances in accordance with relevant directives and prescripts. Participants in Hospital Executive decision-making body. Collaborate with other team members in the Hospital to identify actual and potential risks. Support Nursing and Health care research to improve the quality of care. Lead the implementation of the National Core Standards (NCS). Proactively identifies continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for nurses and midwives. Actively participate in the implementation of national strategic plan for nurse education, training and practice 2012-2017.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (SANC) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Preference will be given to internal candidates. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Current proof of registration and payment to be attached.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Carletonville Hospital

Closing Date : 23-06-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.