POST 27/195 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY REF NO: DPKISMH 05 /2026 (X1
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. 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 Nephrology 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.
DUTIES : Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized
unit. Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public. Provide
comprehensive, quality nursing care. Provide direct and indirect supervision of
all Nursing Staff/Housekeeping staff and to give them guidance and ensure
continuity of patient care on all level. Demonstrate effective communication
with patient, families, the multi-disciplinary team and other departments within
the hospital. Assist with allocation/change list, day and night duty rosters and
inputs for leave. Assist in record keeping and provide statistical information on
training and staffing. To assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff and implement
EAP. Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff. To
complete patient related data and partake in research. Promote quality
specialized nursing care as directed by scope of practice and standards
determined by the relevant specialty. To assist with relief duties of the
supervisor and act as junior shift-leader on both day and night shift. To partake
in overall specialized unit functions, i.e. teambuilding. Effective and efficient
management of all resources. Work under direct supervision of Critical Care
Operational Manager. To perform intermittent haemodialysis for acute and
chronic patients within the facility. To coordinate all renal services within the
facility. To connect and monitor patients on CRRT. To work effectively with the
multidisciplinary team. Maintain Professional growth/ethical standard and self-
development. Assist in reduction of complaints within the directorate.
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 a positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks
(security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous
employment experience 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.