• Reference Number : refs/035234
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R693 096.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Ntsie EP, Tel 012 725 2312

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 9 years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Post-basic nursing qualification in Primary Health Care (Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care) with a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Primary Health Care (Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care) after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification. Current proof of registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration/Health Service Management and computer literacy are required.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how it impacts on service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team or unit in accordance with the scope of practice. Work as a part of the multidisciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. Display concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Ensure that clinical protocols, treatment guidelines are Implemented and adhered. Provide clinical mentorship, support and supervision to Professional Nurses and other stuff. demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report writing. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Identify training and development needs of staff and facilitate in-service training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Must be prepared to do hospital supervision after hours, work nightshifts and relieve Area Manager when need arises. Have knowledge of Ideal Hospital Realisation Framework. Ability to function as part of the team and display good professional image.

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 . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. 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. 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Odi District Hospital

Closing Date : 11-02-2026

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.