• Reference Number : refs/056652
  • Directorate : Nursing Department
  • Number of Posts : 4
  • Package : R337 359.00 – R391 515.00 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) with Psychiatric qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse in general Nursing. Must have knowledge of Mental Health Care Act, Criminal Procedure Act and Child Justice Act. Proof of current registration with SANC. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. Presentation and Leadership skills, Problem Solving, Stress Tolerance and Self-confidence. Innovative, creative, emotional intelligence and project management skills. Psychiatric experience is an advantage.

Duties :

  • Provision of optimal, holistic, nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Provision of treatment and care to Patients within Psychiatric unit, in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. Implement therapeutic nursing groups in the unit. Will be a shift leader that is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising whilst ensuring that all quality patient care standards are implemented. Prevention and Management of Patient Safety Incidents. Manage Human Resource when leading the shift. Promoting professionalism and always leading by example. Apply effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians including report-writing when required. Understanding and implementation of nursing legislation including National Nursing Strategy and ethical nursing practices and ensure implementation of IP&C standards. Do presentations, manage problems and Patients Safety Incidents in the unit. Implement the National Nursing Strategy 2020/21-2025/26. Implement and manage quality improvement plans in the unit, supervise and mentor students and other nursing categories. Provide direction for implementation of the nursing care plan. Expected to serve in Hospital Committees to achieve Hospital goals and act in the capacity of Operational Manager when delegated to do so. Assist with linen in the ward

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. N.B: 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 Practising Certificate/Card). Application without a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV with at least a minimum of two references of which one must be the current supervisor, 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.