• Reference Number : refs/045308
• Directorate : Directorate : Nursing – (Theatre)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 693 096 Per annum (Plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms CS Mosimane : 012 521 4909

Requirements :

• • Grade 12 or equivalent. Basic R425 qualification (diploma/ degree in general nursing and midwifery) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with SANC for 2026. A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Post basic nursing qualification of the duration of 1 year, accredited with SANC in Operating Theatre nursing science . At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in Operating Theatre nursing after obtaining the 1-year post-basic nursing qualification . The applicant should be in possession of an additional qualification registered with SANC according to Regulation R212 in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration (degree or diploma).Computer literacy i.e. (Ms Word, Power Point). Ability to work independently and innovatively. Knowledge of legal prescripts that regulate nursing and health services. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector . Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing strategy, nursing statutes, Ideal Hospital Realization framework ,CPD framework, PMDS policy and other relevant frameworks such as Nursing Act, OHS Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into the procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Skills: Leadership, Unit management/unit administration, planning, organizing, co-ordination and communication skills. Facilitation and presentation skills. Personal: Responsiveness, pro-activeness, professionalism, accuracy, flexibility, initiative, cooperation, team player, supportive, assertive.

Duties :

• • Perform as an operational manager in accordance with the scope or practice. To apply nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices to improve and maintain service delivery. To ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) and to promote quality of nursing care as directed in accordance with the professional scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the health facility. Implement of the Ideal Hospital and Realization framework. Apply basic HR and financial policies and theatre standards when coordinating care to our patients and other stakeholders. Relieve duties and support the office of the Assistant Manager Nursing. To demonstrate effective communication with patients, relatives, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required. To work as part of the multi- disciplinary team on a supervisory level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team and optimal theatre utilisation . To work effectively and amicably at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences and able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit. To provide support and advice to health institutions within the cluster and catchment area. Implement of the Ideal Hospital and Realization framework. To ensure that the environment complies with the Health and Safety Act and Infection and Prevention Control Policies. Ensure that in-service training is seen as part of the daily duties and CPD framework is implemented . Co-ordination and provision of effective training and research. Compile and analyze reports to improve quality of patient care. Manage and monitor effective utilization and supervision of human, financial and material resources. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Implement PMDS according to policy.

Notes :

• NOTES :Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@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. (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/reference check verification). NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. 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 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 : SMU Oral Health Centre

Closing Date : 02-04-2026

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.