Enrolled Nurse X2 Post

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring an Enrolled Nurse X2 Post, based in NO. OF OSTS REF NO.. This is a permanent post, paying R229,440 to R260,520. How to apply: Applications should be forwarded to: Hand Deliver to: East Boom CHC 541 Boom Street Pietermaritzburg Attention: Human Resource Practices Reference number to quote: EB04/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined for a primary health care facility.
• Work as part of the multi- disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care.
• Administer injectable drugs and observe clients when taking medication(HIV/TB/DR-TB)
• Monitor side effects and treatment adherence for HIV/TB/DR-TB and manage minor side effects for HIV/TB/DR-TB.
• Provide education on the HIV/TB/DR-TB prevention, treatment and management.
• Conduct contact tracing for TB/DR-TB and serve as a link between the decentralized MDR-TB site and MDR-TB patients in the community.
• Trace defaulters for TB/DR-TB/HIV programme.
• Check for other chronic diseases to all members of the household and where necessary refer to the nearest clinic.
• Check for immunization if there are children in the household and for ANC attendance if there are pregnant women.
• Participate in social mobilization and awareness campaigns in the district.
• The incumbent will be expected to work during weekends and public holidays (Shift Work) as well as across the District.

Requirements

• National senior certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Certificate as Staff Nurse ( Enrolled Nurse)
• Registration with SANC as Staff Nurse
• Proof of current registration (2026) with the SANC
• Demonstrate understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Good communications skills
• Good interpersonal skills