About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated and skilled Professional Nurses to join the team at Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital, located in Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is essential in delivering high-quality nursing care and managing patient welfare, ensuring that each individual receives the attention and treatment they need. By advocating for patients and promoting their best interests, you will play a crucial part in enhancing community health and well-being.
Working in a vibrant environment, you will be at the heart of public service in South Africa, contributing to vital healthcare initiatives that aim to reduce maternal and child mortality rates and improve overall health outcomes. Your expertise and compassion will directly impact the lives of individuals and families in the community, making this role not only meaningful but also deeply rewarding.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing accessible and quality healthcare services to all South Africans. With a mandate to promote health and well-being, the department focuses on implementing national health priorities and clinical guidelines. Working here means being part of a mission to improve public health standards and to foster an environment where every citizen can thrive through effective healthcare solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Manage patients effectively, ensuring their needs and expectations are met
- Advocate for patient rights and promote a caring atmosphere
- Implement national clinical guidelines and protocols within the hospital
- Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with legal standards
- Foster good working relationships among staff and patients
- Assist in the supervision and development of nursing staff
- Participate in hospital programs aimed at quality assurance and infection prevention
- Create a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Professional Nurse, registered with the SANC in General Nursing
- A relevant one-year Post Basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science
- A Senior Certificate or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of nursing care processes, legal frameworks, and nursing statutes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Problem-solving skills and critical thinking ability
- Commitment to professional growth and ethical standards
How to Apply
To be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu or couriered to the same address.
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.
Job 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.
