Professional Nurse Specialty

POST 27/194 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY REF NO: DPKISMH 04 /2026 (X3

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)

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/recognisable

experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in

General Nursing of which at least 10 (ten) years must be

appropriate/recognisable experience in the speciality after obtaining the 1

(one) year post-basic qualification in relevant speciality. Minimum

Requirements: Senior Certificate or equivalent. Degree/Diploma in General

nursing or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with SANC as a

Professional Nurse. 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. To nurse

a paediatric ventilated/high care patient in ICU within directorate. Maintain

Professional growth/ethical standard and self-development. Assist in reduction

of complaints within the directorate. Previous experience in the following

disciplines would be advantageous: - General surgery. Laparoscopic surgery

Orthopaedic surgery, Recovery Room, CSSD, Obstetrics & Gynea.

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.

ENQUIRIES : Ms SC Nduli: Nursing Manager – Dr PKISMH Tel No: (031) 530 1565

APPLICATIONS : 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

FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM

NOTE : The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form

(Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form website-

www.kznhealth.gov.za. Originally signed Z83 must be accompanied by a

detailed CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of

current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource

Department & other required documents. Applications must be submitted on or

before the closing date. The reference number must be indicated in the column

provided on the form Z83 e.g. DPKISMH 14/2023. NB: Failure to comply with

the above instruction will disqualify applicants. Please note that due to the

number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged.

Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not

been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement,

please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The appointment is

subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security

clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience

employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual

Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). All

shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry

assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an

Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both

technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. This

Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to

promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the

Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.

CLOSING DATE : 21 August 2026.

Senior Certificate or equivalent. Degree/Diploma in General nursing or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. 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. To nurse a paediatric ventilated/high care patient in ICU within directorate. Maintain Professional growth/ethical standard and self-development. Assist in reduction of complaints within the directorate. Previous experience in the following disciplines would be advantageous: - General surgery. Laparoscopic surgery Orthopaedic surgery, Recovery Room, CSSD, Obstetrics & Gynea.

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.

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 The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form website- www.kznhealth.gov.za. Originally signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department & other required documents. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. DPKISMH 14/2023. NB: Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants. Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.

Applications: pixley.recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za