PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY
Department of Health · Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital
- Closing date
- 26 October 2026
- Reference
- DPKISMH 25/2026
- Salary band
- R 581 931
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health Location: Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital Salary: 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) 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. Application instructions: To be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu or emailed to: pixley.recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za or Couriered To: 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu Enquiries: Mrs YYN Ngema: Assistant Manager Nursing – Dr PKISMH Tel No: (031) 530 1419 Notes: The Employment Equity Target for the posts above is an African Male. The following docu
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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
Key responsibilities
- •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
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The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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