Professional Nurse Grade 1(School Health)

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Professional Nurse Grade 1(School Health), based in Othobothini CHC. This is a permanent post, paying R337,359 a year. How to apply: Applications to be forwarded to: Attention: Human Resource Manager OR Hand-deliver to: Othobothini CHC HR Department Reference number to quote: OTH CHC 08/2026 Closing date: 6 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• E Health screening of learners in primary schools especially Grade 1 e Identification of learners requiring further assessment, treatment or referral e Implementation of HPV vaccination campaigns. e Provide leadership and administrative role for HPV team. e Conduct Health screening of leaners. e Promote healthy school environment and support school campaigns e Demonstrate knowledge of HPV & Td data management. e Monitor cold chain for HPV & Td vaccines. e Manage and control stock, equipment and resources allocated to school health used and during the HPV campaign. e Facilitate integration and advocacy with different stakeholders. » Conduct resuscitation in case of an adverse event in a schoo! setting and ensure referral thereof e Compile monthly, quarterly and annual school health reports

Requirements

• E Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. e Degree/Diploma) General Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC AS A Professional Nurse e® Current with SANC 2026 as General Nurse e Current SANC receipt for 2026 e Valid Driver's License.
• E Knowledge of SANC rules and regulations e Knowledge of Code of conduct for public employees e Good communication skills and interpersonal skills e Planning and organizing skills. e Knowledge of scope of practice for Professional nurses. e Sound understanding of legislations and related ethnic nursing practices.