• Reference Number : REFS/042653
• Directorate : NURSING: SURGERY & OPHTHALMOLOGY -STOMA THERAPY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 549.192.00
• Enquiries : Mr Mulaudzi Tel. No (011) 933 0268 or Ms Mmatli (011) 933 8174

Requirements :

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/Diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council for 2026. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 2 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Paediatric stoma therapy. A certificate in stoma therapy. A post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC will be an added advantage. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Advanced clinical knowledge in paediatric stoma therapy. Programme coordination and management skills. Compassionate, family centred approach to care. Commitment to professional development and quality improvement. Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework-version 2.0 and other relevant Legal frameworks such as Nursing Act, OHS Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act. Skills: Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into the procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and givers. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Report writing skills. Interpersonal skills including conflict management and counselling.

Duties :

• Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework in Stoma Therapy unit. Effectively manage supervision and utilization of resources Human, Material, and monitoring of the services. Provision of quality patient care through adherence to set standards, policies and procedures. Formulate pre-operative and post-operative management for patients undergoing stoma surgery. Provide health education to patients, family members, health care workers and ostomy groups on paediatric stoma care. Liaise with ward-based nursing teams to provide training and support for in-patients with temporary or permanent stomas. Effective utilisation of resources. Work effectively, amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. To uphold Batho-Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter. Participation in training and research. Maintenance of professional growth, ethical standards and self-development and that of subordinates in line with SANC CPD framework. Compliance to confidentiality. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews and final assessment).

Notes :

• Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. 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 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.The Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as require by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 27-03-2026

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.