Professional Nurse Specialty Pnb1 (Psychiatry)

About the role

The Department of Health (Gauteng) is hiring 3 Professional Nurse Specialty Pnb1 (Psychiatry) posts in Nursing Department, based in Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R495,423 a year. How to apply: Applications can be submitted by email HJHrecruitment@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be submitted strictly online (on a PDF Format only). Only online applications will be considered. Please use the reference as the subject. Closing date: 06 November 2026 16:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate supervisor and must be contactable, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Institutions reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Males, White Females, African Females, African Males and Indian Males are encouraged to apply. Pre -Entry Assessment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care.
• Perform clinical nursing in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the health facility.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the health facility.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when required.
• Work effectively, co-operatively and amicably with people of diverse intellectual, cultural, and racial or religious differences.
• Able to plan and organise 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 patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele principles).
• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing care plan (clinical practices/quality patient care).
• Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing with the prevention of serious adverse events.
• Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Participate in the development of protocols and SOPs in the unit.
• Demonstrate knowledge on the use of medical equipment and control and repairs of such equipment.
• Display leadership and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrate decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Effective utilization of material and human resources.
• Ability to manage financial and budget allocated to the department.
• Display effective conflict and complaint management skills.
• Adherence to the Ideal Hospital Realization Framework.
• Ability to identify risks and patient safety incidents and manage accordingly.
• Compliance to PMDS and CPD requirements.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment is created for patients, staff and public.

Requirements

• A Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with duration of at least one year, accredited with SANC in Psychiatry.
• At least 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.