• Reference Number : refs/056651
  • Directorate : Nursing Department
  • Number of Posts : 4
  • Package : R495 423.00 – 571 161.00 per annum (plus benefits)
  • Enquiries : Ms. M. Sono Tel no: 011 951 8202

Requirements :

  • Grade 12, Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse in Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing. Must have a post- basic nursing qualification in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science, with a duration of at least one (1) year, accredited with SANC. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in general nursing. Good communication, interpersonal skills, collaborative, creative, innovative and emotional intelligence skills. Proof of Current registration with SANC. Computer literacy.

Duties :

  • Provision of comprehensive nursing treatment and care to nursing services within the designated speciality unit, in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. Manage crisis, be able to manage complex problems. Implement advanced psychiatric nursing rehabilitative therapeutic programs. Will be a shift leader that is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising whilst ensuring that all quality patient care standards are implemented. Promoting professionalism and always leading by example. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians including report-writing when required. Understanding and implementation of the nursing legislation including the National Nursing Strategy2020/21-2025/26, ethical nursing practices and Ideal hospital framework. Manage Patients Safety Incidents and staff Incidents. Knowledge of Batho-Pele principles, Patient`s right charter. Expected to serve in Hospital Committees to achieve Hospital goals and act in the capacity of Operational Manager when delegated to do so.

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 enquiry to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. 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 Practising Certificate/Card). Application without a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration certificate/card 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 six (06) months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (03) 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 the 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 : Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital

Closing Date : 01-10-2026



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.