Professional Nurse Specialty
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About the role
The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring 2 Professional Nurse Specialty posts in Theatre, based in Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R495,423 – R581,931 a year. How to apply: To be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu or emailed to: pixley.recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za or Couriered To: 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu For attention: Deputy Director: HRM Reference number to quote: DPKISMH 25/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: The Employment Equity Target for the posts above is an African Male. The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form websitewww.kznhealth.gov.za. Originally signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department & other required documents. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. DPKISMH 14/2023. NB: Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.
Responsibilities
- Effective management of patients, display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating.
- Proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations.
- Provision of quality services through setting of standards, policies and procedures.
- Participate in the implementation of National Priorities clinical guidelines, protocols.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements.
- Exercise control over discipline, grievance and labour relations issues.
- Promote good working relationships amongst staff and patients.
- Assist in supervision and development of all nursing staff.
- Reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity rate.
- Ensure effective participation in all hospital programs e.g. IPC, Quality Assurance, etc. Provide a Safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Requirements
- Grade 1: at least 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- Grade 2: at least 14 (fourteen) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing of which at least 10 (ten) years of the period referred above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the speciality after obtaining 1 (one) year post basic qualification in relevant speciality.
- Senior Certificate or equivalent.
- Degree/Diploma in General nursing.
- A relevant 01 year Post Basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science.
- Registration certificate with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Current SANC receipt (2026).
- At least 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required:
- Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal framework
- Good communication skills-verbal and written
- Co-ordination and liaison skills
- Problem solving skills and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team
- Maintain Professional growth/ethical standard and self-development
- Assist in reduction of complaints within the directorate