Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12). Basic R425 qualification (Degree /Diploma in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse. Registration with SANC as a professional Nurse. A post-basic qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC in the relevant speciality, referred above. A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC. At least 5 years of the of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in child nursing science (speciality) after obtaining 1 year post -basic qualification in the relevant speciality. Knowledge of the scope of practise in the areas under their control. Sound knowledge of priority programs clinical guidelines, protocols, policies and procedure and best practices in nursing care service delivery. Good communication, interpersonal, negotiation, decision -making, problem solving, conflict management, counselling, teaching, mentorship and supervisory skill. Knowledge of code of conduct, Labour relations and related policies. Adherence to prescribed nursing Standards and Legal framework. Knowledge of ideal Hospital Framework. A qualification in Health Service Management will be added advantage. Other Skills: Leadership, Management, planning, organising and co-ordination skills.

Duties :

• Demonstrate an in- depth understanding of the scope of practice in the areas under their control. Sound knowledge of priority programs clinical guidelines, Protocols, policies and procedure and the best practices in nursing care service delivery. Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders. Implement decision – making, problem solving, conflict management, counselling, teaching, mentorship and supervisory skills. Ensure that all quality and infection control initiative are adhered to i.e. OHS/ideal hospital. Ensure implementation and proper management of PMDS. Ensure appropriate implementation of Batho- Pele principles. Manage and support education, in – service training and own professional grow and that of nursing staff. Oversee disciplinary and grievance matters including monitoring and managing absenteeism. Implement consequences management for non-compliance. Implement effective utilization and supervision of human, material and financial resources.

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 query to healthjobqueries@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 (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) 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 a 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 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 : Jubilee District Hospital
Closing Date : 11-06-2026

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