Staff Nurse

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Staff Nurse, based in Ethekwini District Office. This is a permanent post, paying R229,440. How to apply: ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO: Hand delivery @ 15H00 EThekwini District Office HR Office 5A11 83 King Cetshwayo Highway Mayville Reference number to quote: ETH DO 10 /2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health screenings for learners to identify health problems and developmental concerns.
• Provide basic nursing care and first aid to learners who become ill or injured at school.
• Administer vaccinations under supervision in accordance with guidelines and policies.
• Monitor learners’ health conditions and refer those requiring further interventions to the team leader.
• ASIBE HEALTHY
• Promote health education on hygiene, nutrition, puberty, sexual health and disease prevention.
• Implement immunization programmes, Health Promoting Schools / ECDs and other school-based health interventions in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records, screening registers and referral documentation.
• Identify learners with special healthcare needs and ensure appropriate follow-up care.
• Educate learners, parents and teachers on health promotion and the prevention of communicable diseases.
• Coordinate school health activities with educators, parents, clinic staff and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control measures, cold chain management in the school health environment.
• Report suspected child abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Track referrals and follow up on learners requiring further assessment or treatment.
• Participate in health campaigns, awareness programmes and community outreach activities.
• Submit accurate and timely monthly and quarterly school health reports.
• Prepare the classroom for vaccination using the guidelines
• Assisting Professional nurse in the coordination of HPV campaign screening activities of Grade 5,6 & 7learners at private and public schools. .

Requirements

• Not Applicable.
• Grade 2: R272 778.00 A minimum of 10 years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as an Enrolled Nurse with SANC in Enrolled Nursing.
• Grade 3: R319 071.00 A minimum of 20 years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as an Enrolled Nurse with SANC in Enrolled Nursing
• Other Benefits : 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) and Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements)
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Certificate of Enrolment as Enrolled Nurse
• Current registration with SANC (2026)
• Unendorsed Valid driver’s licence
• NB. Proof of previous and current work experience (Certificate/s of service) endorsed and stamped by HR office must be attached
• PHC Experience
• Knowledge of code of conduct of public service employees
• Good communication skills and Interpersonal relations
• Knowledge and understanding ISHP policy, HPV Campaign, TDap vaccine and guidelines
• Youth and adolescent policy
• Health Promoting Schools/ ECD
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to do vision testing, heights and weights
• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
• Ability to function as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of HPV data collection tools and recording
• Knowledge of data flow
• Knowledge of HPV contraindications