Professional Nurse Specialty REF NO: DPKISMH 25/2026
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health · KwaZulu-Natal
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- Grade 1: R495 423 – R581 931 per annum
- Grade 2: R607 350 – R752 913 per annum
Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid Optional & Housing Allowance Employees to meet the Prescribe requirements
CENTRE : Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital
REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 14 fourteen years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing of which at least 10 ten years of the period referred above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the speciality after obtaining 1 one year post basic qualification in relevant speciality. Senior Certificate or equivalent. Degree/Diploma in General nursing. A relevant one 01 year Post Basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science. Registration certificate with South African Nursing Council SANC. Current SANC receipt 2026. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal framework. Good communication skills-verbal and written. Co-ordination and liaison skills. Problem solving skills and critical thinking skills. Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team. Maintain Professional growth/ethical standard and self-development. Assist in reduction of complaints within the directorate.
DUTIES
- Effective management of patients, display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating. Proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient's needs, requirements and expectations. Provision of quality services through setting of standards, policies and procedures. Participate in the implementation of National Priorities clinical guidelines, protocols.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements. Exercise control over discipline, grievance and labour relations issues. Promote good working relationships amongst staff and patients.
- Assist in supervision and development of all nursing staff. Reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity rate. Ensure effective participation in all hospital programs e.g. IPC, Quality Assurance, etc. Provide a Safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff.