• Reference Number : refs/023778
• Directorate : Nursing.
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R571 161.00 per annum
• Enquiries : Ms.Mashishi MV Tel No - (012) 7347000

Requirements :

• Basic Nursing Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Degree or Diploma in Nursing Management. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing (R425). Experience or qualification in psychiatric nursing having in-depth knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Care Act No 17 of 2002 to create and maintain a working inter-professional and multi-disciplinary relationship within nursing and internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises and how this impacts on service delivery. Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa, statutory body requirements as well as relevant legislative framework governing the practice of nursing and midwifery. Knowledge of the general Public Service Administrative policies that have relevance to nursing practice, Labour Relations and Employment Equity issues that have bearing on the practice of nursing. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

Duties :

• Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. 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 and practices. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with persons 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. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery. Perform duties as delegated by the supervisor and relief duties of the assistant nurse manager’s office as required. Ensures implementation of programs relevant to the area of speciality. Serves in quality improvement, IPC and Health and Safety committees. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.

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 (HPCSA) 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 : Cullinan Care & Rehabilitation Centre

Closing Date : 26-06-2026

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.