• Reference Number : refs/055886
• Directorate : Nursing Department
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R571 161.00 per annum (Plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr M Mayekiso - Tel No: (011) 489 0897 / 8

Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent. Diploma/Degree in Nursing accredited with South African Nursing Council (SANC) that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Minimum 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing and diploma in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management accredited by the South African Nursing Council.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impact on Service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the institution. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies. Demonstrate effective communication with patients and relatives, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team on a supervisory level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicably at a supervisory level, with people of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. Control the provision of required services through staff scheduling and supervision. Ensure that the environment complies with the Health and Safety Act and Infection and Prevention Control Policies. See in-service training as part of the daily duties. Ensure effective and efficient budget control and assets control for the department. Demonstrate an understanding of financial policies and practices. Have in-depth knowledge of ordering, storing and control of equipment. Ensure that all staff under your care are trained in the use of different equipment in order to assist staff from the wards who might experience problems in operating such machines. Be accountable of all equipment under your care. Demonstrate basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.

Notes :

• Application should be submitted strictly online (on a PDF Format only). Only online applications will be considered. Please use the reference as the subject. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate supervisor and must be contactable, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Institutions reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Males, White Females, African Females, African Males and Indian Males are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 02-08-2026

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.