• Reference Number : refs/056298
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : 720 819.00 plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms LL Msiza

Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent NQF level. A basic Diploma/ Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A post basic nursing qualification (Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science) with a duration of at least one (1) year, accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212 in the relevant specialty. Candidate must have a minimum of Nine (9) years appropriate experience as a Professional Nurse after registration with SANC and at least five (5) years of the period referred to above must be /recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Current (2026) SANC license to practice. Must possess Nursing Administration or Health Services Management qualification of at least 1 year duration post qualification as a Professional nurse. Computer literacy is a requirement. Report writing skills and sound knowledge of financial management and policies. Ability to apply legal framework to ensure that nursing is practiced within the ethical/legal framework. COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Leadership, ward management/ward administration, planning, organizing, co-ordination, and communication skills. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Display empathy for patients, promoting advocacy and facilitating holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines. Able to be proactive and keep the team motivated.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impact on service delivery. 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 is directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Demonstrate 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 people 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, ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations to enhance delivery service. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Ensure compliance with the Ideal Hospital Framework, Batho Pele principles, and patient rights and Infection Prevention and Control. Contribute to managing complaints and patient safety incidents. Be able to manage PMDS and staff development. Candidate must have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the implementation of the National Strategic Plan for Nurse Education, Training and Practice.

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 NB: Where Driver's License 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 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 retrospectivity (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 : HEIDELBERG HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 11-09-2026

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.