Staff Nurse

About the role

The Department of Health (Free State) is hiring 3 Staff Nurse posts, based in Thabo Mofutsanyana District. This is a permanent post, paying R229,440 – R2,556. How to apply: Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za Reference number to quote: H/S/9/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide Health Education to patients accessing care.
• Measure, interpret and record vital signs.
• Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment.
• Provide treatment literacy to clients on chronic medication to enhance adherence.
• Offer quality HIV Counselling and Testing services on site including HIV SS and Index Testing.
• Provide quality TB, STI & COVID Screening.
• Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures, preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures., effective utilization of resources such as to order stock and equipment in a cost-effective manner and immediate report of lost or damaged resources) and maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development: To maintain the code of conduct as required in the Public Service and by the Professional Body.
• Maintain quality data management in line with the SOP's.

Requirements

• Grade 1: Experience: None, Grade 2: at least 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse.
• Grade 3: at least 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Enrolled Nurse.
• Current registration with SANC (2026/2027).
• Knowledge And Skills:
• Good Communication and interpersonal relations
• Strong ability to work within a team
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet deadlines
• Be willing to travel extensively
• Knowledge of policies and HIV/AIDS management, all treatment policies and guideline
• Appropriate experience in the management of HIV treatment
• Confidentiality