• Reference Number : refs/056411
• Directorate : Nursing Services (Child Nursing) CETU
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 495 423 – R 581 931 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mrs L Rose 011 470 9033 / 9030

Requirements :

• A Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse plus a post basic qualification in Clinical Child Nursing and a Nursing Education Diploma or Degree registered with SANC. Current registration with SANC is a requirement. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. The candidate must be conversant with all relevant guidelines and legislation required for Child Nursing and Clinical Education and Training Unit (CETU). A BLS current certificate is required. Must work within the legal and ethical framework that governs the nursing profession and public service employees. The successful candidate must support nursing care as part of the multidisciplinary team. Actively participate in decision-making, actively participate in morbidity and mortality meetings relevant to the department and act in the best interest of quality patient care in a mother and child hospital. Relevant quality care and management of patient safety incidences to inform relevant training needs for staff employed. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be computer literate.

Duties :

• Support of nursing in-service programmes for permanent staff. Facilitate internal and external trainings and submission to HRD. Requesting HRD to arrange training as per staff needs identified according to patient safety incidents and complaints. Working with GCON and NEI with student needs. Attending meetings and committees regarding student and staff development and accompaniment. Providing reports to NEI, GCON and hospital management. Facilitating orientation for nurses. Actively participating in CPD training /facilitation. Student accompaniment and assistance in clinical areas. Provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care with set standards and within a professional/ legal framework. Effective utilisation of Human and Material resources. Participation in training and research. Provision of support to Nursing Services. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards, and self-development and continuous professional development. Promotion of a scientific, high-quality nursing care that is cost effective and efficient. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and ethical nursing practice and how it impacts service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team(unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing care as directed by the health facility. Promote the quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice. 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

Notes :

• Only online applications on (http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za) will be considered; no hardcopy or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed new Z83 form, obtainable from any government department or on the Internet on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed (please refer to the left side of the Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and an updated detailed CV. The information on the new Z83 must be the same with that of the CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit any of the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – verification, upon appointment within the Department. This verification process entails reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, social media checks as well as a credit/financial stability check. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital

Closing Date : 09-09-2026

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.