• Reference Number : refs/049853
• Directorate : OPHTHALMOLOGY/OPERATING THEATRE NURSING (ST JOHN EYE HOSPITAL)
• Number of Posts : 6

• Package : R 495 423.00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
• Enquiries : Mr. N.B. Mulaudzi (011) 933 9779/0134 or Ms Mmatli (011) 933 8174

Requirements :

• Matric certificate, Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic Nursing qualification in Ophthalmology/Operating Theatre Nursing Science, accredited by the SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212, with a duration of at least one year. A minimum of 4 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Current registration with SANC for 2026.

Duties :

• : Provision of optimal, holistic, specialized nursing care, pre- and post-operative. Prepare theatre, medical equipment, and consumables according to booked operations. Adherent to basic principles of Infection Prevention and Control. Ensure that Nursing care provided is within the scope of practice of all nurses and the legal framework. Ability to liaise with different units for pre-operative and post-operative optimization of quality patient care. Demonstrate basic understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Have knowledge of the Ideal Hospital Realisation Framework. Be familiar with Patient Safety Incidents (PSI) guidelines and the processes of reporting PSI. Ability to perform nursing administrative duties, including shift leading and relieving the Operational Manager. Must be willing to workday and night shifts. Effective and efficient utilisation of human and material resources. Display Professionalism and adherence to nursing professional ethics. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards, and self-discipline. Participate in training and research. Provision to support nursing services by mentoring trained ophthalmic/theatre professional nurses to improve service delivery in the theatre.".

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. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.The Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as require by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 05-06-2026

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.