Requirements :

• Grade 12/ Matric or equivalent qualification. Basic qualification in terms of Government notice 425 i.e. Degree/Diploma equivalent that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Midwifery will be an added advantage. Must be currently registered with SANC. Good communication skills, basic writing skills, ability to function as part of a team, and good interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the nursing care process and procedures, ideal hospital realization framework, patient experience of care, patient’s safety, infection control and relevant legal frameworks, e.g. the Nursing Act, and the scope of practice.

Duties :

• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing care plan, rendering quality patient care. Demonstrate knowledge and insight into the relevant legal framework, such as the Nursing Act, the scope of practice, and basic knowledge of the Labour Relations Acts. Demonstrate in-depth Knowledge of Infection prevention, control and legal frameworks. Assist in the completion of clinical records and ensure that data is entered timeously. Ensure that all ideal hospital realization framework and other health mandates during his or her shift lead are implemented. Advocate and facilitate proper treatment. Ability to effectively and efficiently manage resources allocated to the unit. Be a team leader. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards, self-development and CPD. Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing care. Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with Nursing and other stakeholders.

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 : Sizwe Tropical Disease Hospital
Closing Date : 03-06-2026

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