• Reference Number : refs/056402
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : Grade 1-R 337 359 (Min)- R 397 392 (max) per annum plus benefits : Grade 2-R 411 978 (Min)- R485 289 (max) per annum plus benefits : Grade 3-R 495 423 (Min)- R 635 088 (max) per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. NL Madiba Tel: No: (012) 380 1206/1210

Requirements :

• Matric or Grade 12 with Diploma or Degree in Nursing. Registered with the Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Qualification and/or experience in Psychiatric /Mental Health Nursing will be an added advantage Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skill. Good communication skills, report writing skills, facilitation skills, coordination skills, planning and organizational skills, problem-solving skills, information management skills. Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required. The advert is seeking to recruit a dedicated, and experienced Professional Nurses to render service at 72 hour Mental Health Care Unit preferably male nurses who have worked in a mental health unit will be considered

Duties :

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to mental health care users. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care. Administer medication and monitor patient responses. Manage psychiatric emergencies and crisis interventions. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation. Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other multidisciplinary team members. Promote a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment. Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions and treatment plans. Ensure compliance with professional standards, hospital policies, and relevant legislation. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to plan and organize own work and that of support of personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Provision of quality patient care through adherence to set standards, policies and procedures. To provide more complex nursing care that leads to improved service delivery by upholding Batho-Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter. Act as shift leader in Unit (when necessary). Effective utilization of resources. Participation in training and research. Maintenance of professional growth, ethical standards and self-development. Must be prepared to work shifts and be rotated.

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). If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Medical surveillance will be conducted on the recommended applicants, at no cost. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake two (2) pre-entry assessment i.e ( Practical and integrity assessments). The department is committed to employment equity, People with disabilities are welcome to apply and all those that will represent EE plan of the Hospital. Qualifications of candidates recommended for appointment will be verified. Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) when shortlisted. Candidates will be subjected to security screening and vetting process. Applications received after closing date will not be accepted. The Department reserves the right to not make an appointment. The recommended candidate will be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Candidates will be expected to be available for selection interviews on the date, time and place determined by the Department. Please Note: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pretoria West District Hospital

Closing Date : 04-09-2026

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.