Professional Nurses (General Stream)

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Professional Nurses (General Stream), based in Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R337,359 – R397,392 a year. How to apply: APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO: UMGENI SPECIALIZED PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, PRIVATE BAG X23, HOWICK 3290 OR HAND DELIVERED OR COURIED FOR ATTENTION: Human Resource DEPARTMENT OR Email to: UmgeniHospital.HRJobapplication@kznhealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: UMG 08/2026 Closing date: 6 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide directions and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care
• Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice)
• Practice nursing and heath care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders
• Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively
• Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope pf practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope pf practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility and Nursing Act
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care and work effectively, co-operatively and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural and racial or religious differences
• Assist the unit manager with overall management and the necessary support for the effective functioning of the unit
• Execute duties and functions with proficiency in support of the aims and strategic objective of the institution and provide nursing care that lends itself to improve service delivery and maintain accurate and complete patient records
• Ensure proper utilization of human and material resources and liaise with multi- disciplinary team to ensure continuity of patient care and supervise the provision of nursing care services by the other categories of nursing staff
• Participate in health promotion and illness prevention initiatives within the institution and outreach programmes
• Assist with performance planning, monitoring and evaluation of staff
• Promote the culture of ethics and professionalism within the nursing profession
• Ensure provision of accurate statistical information for data management
• Participate in CPD (Continuous Professional Development)

Requirements

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent
• Basic R425 qualification (Degree/Diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse with Psychiatric
• Certificate of service from previous/current employer endorsed and stamped by HR
• Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026 receipt)
• GRADE 1: No experience required
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when required
• Able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patients needs, requirements and expectations
• Knowledge of nursing care delivery approaches and special interest in Psychiatric Nursing
• Good communication skills, report writing skills, Facilitation skills, Coordination skills, Liaison skills, Networking skills, Problem solving skills
• Information management, Knowledge management, Planning and Organising
• Computer Literacy
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, Infection control, medical waste and risk assessment and Mental Health Care Act and team building and supervisory skills