Professional Nurse Specialty (Neonatal Nursing)

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Professional Nurse Specialty (Neonatal Nursing) in Nursing, based in Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R495,423 – R581,931 a year. How to apply: All occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. Directives To Candidates: Applications 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, 4360 For attention: Deputy Director: HRM Reference number to quote: DPKISMH 29/2026 Closing date: 06 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: 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 15/2026. 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Please note that 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

• Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided within set standards and professional/legal framework.
• Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of resources.
• Human Resources: Planning of the allocation/change list, day and night duty and inputs for leave.
• Financial- Resource:
• Monitor financial resources with emphasis on cost containment and the keeping of all records within the financial policies regarding tenders, procurement and the policy regarding revenue generation, i.e. UPFS
• Order and monitor appropriate levels of consumable i.e. according to norms
• Services - Monitor services, i.e. linen and cleaning in conjunction with housekeeping staff
• Monitor telephone use and keep records
• Coordination of the provision of effective training and research
• Provision of effective support to Nursing Services Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12, Basic R425 qualification i.e. diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse Plus Current registration with the South Africa Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse PLUS A post basic qualification in the Neonatal specialty/Paediatric/Critical care with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC.
• Experience Required: Grade 1: at least 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing and Midwifery and after obtaining the 1 year Post Basic Qualification in the speciality.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence 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, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles.
• Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management.
• Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
• Leadership, organizational, decisionmaking and problem solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework.
• Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills.
• Computer skills in basic programmes.