Department of Health
Salary band
R 644 613
Closing date
31 August 2026
Reference
PMMH 15/2026
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Department
Department of Health
Location
Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital
Salary
R571 161 – R644 613 per annum. Other Benefits: Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply) ,13th Cheque (conditions apply), Medical Aid (Optional), In- hospital Area Allowance (8% of basic salary)
Requirements
Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing that allows registration with the ‘South African Nursing Council’ (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing) Current registration with the SANC (2026). Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration will be an added advantage. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. Experience: a minimum of 7 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Experience in Surgical Services will be an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills Training And Competencies Required: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Sound knowledge of surgical nursing care, clinical guidelines, infection prevention and control, patient safety and quality assurance standards. Possess effective communication skills for dealing with patients, supervisors and members of the multidisciplinary team, including report writing. Good human relations, demonstrating concern for patients and promoting and advocating proper treatment and care in line with Batho Pele principles. Demonstrate a basic understanding of Human Resource and financial policies and practices. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Ability to plan and organise own work, time and that of support 183 personnel to ensure effective and quality nursing care. Ability to supervise, coordinate and monitor the provision of nursing care to surgical patients.
Duties
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, cost-effective, equitable and efficient nursing care within Surgical Services. Provide quality comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients in accordance with the scope of practice, nursing standards, national core standards and Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) requirements. Ensure effective pre-operative and post-operative nursing care and monitor patients for complications and appropriate management. Ensure compliance with professional, legal and ethical nursing practices, infection prevention and control and patient safety standards. Coordinate, supervise and monitor nursing staff and support personnel to ensure effective service delivery. Ensure effective utilisation and management of human, financial and material resources within the unit. Participate in quality improvement, IPC and Health and Safety committees and implement relevant programmes. Participate in clinical audits, monitoring and evaluation and implementation of quality improvement initiatives. Perform duties as delegated by the supervisor and provide relief duties i
Nursing is one of the most in-demand professions in the South African public health system. The Department of Health across all nine provinces regularly advertises professional nurse, staff nurse, and speciality nursing positions. Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) is a non-negotiable requirement for all nursing posts. Without a valid SANC registration number, your application will be disqualified at the screening stage.
This vacancy is within Department of Health. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 644 613. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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