Professional Nurse General

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Professional Nurse General, based in Umphumulo Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R337,359 – R397,392 a year. How to apply: Please forward application quoting the reference number to The Human Resource Department, Umphumulo Hospital, Private Bag X9219, Maphumulo 4470 or hand delivered to Umphumulo Hospital, R74 Greytown Road, Maphumulo, 4470. email to: raban.chirwa@kznhealth.gov.za / Zinhle.zulu@kznhealth.gov.za For attention: Ms ZP Zulu Tel No: (032) 481 4180 Reference number to quote: UMP 03/2026 Closing date: 10 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Application must be submitted on the Application for Employment Form (Form Z.83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za must be accurately completed and signed. Reference Number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83 together with a comprehensive CV only. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, ID and other relevant documents with the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of documents and proof of current and previous work experience (certificate of Service) endorsed and stamped by the Human Resource department on or before the day of the interview. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. Shortlisted applicants in possession of a foreign qualification will have to submit an evaluation/verification certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) or other regulating bodies on the day of interview. Non- RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident/ Work Permit holders must submit a documentary proof if shortlisted. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the following checks: security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience verifications. 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. Failure to comply with the aforementioned instructions will results to your application being disqualified. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T claims.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.
• Work effectively and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring the adherence to the principles of Batho Pele.
• Practice participative management by assisting with relief duties of the supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
• Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
• 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 health care in accordance with relevant laws and regulations to nursing and health care.
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as a shift leader on both day and night when necessary.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care that is cost Effective, equitable and efficient.
• Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation, includes night shift, weekends and Holidays.
• ENQUIRIE: Ms P Matlou Tel No: (032) 4814199.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery.
• Matric certificate/Grade 12/Standard 10.
• Diploma/Degree in General nursing and Midwife.
• Registration with the S.A.N.C. as a General Nurse and midwife.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council receipt (2026).
• Grade 1: No experience required.
• Grade 2: at least 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 3: at least 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Patient’s Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and procedure, Grievance Procedure, code of conduct etc. Good skills in Communication, report writing, facilitation, co-ordination, planning & organizing, decision making computer usage.
• Ability to formulate patient related policies.
• Basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and procedures.