STAFF NURSE

POST 29/175 : STAFF NURSE REF NO: NMH/SN/2026 (X1 POST)
SALARY : Grade 1: R229 440 – R260 520 per annum Grade 2: R272 778 – R310 890 per annum
Grade 3: R319 071 – R397 392 per annum
Other Benefits: 13th Cheque/ Service Bonus Medical Aid (Optional)
Homeowners Allowance: Employee must meet prescribed requirements.
CENTRE : Niemeyer Memorial Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Experience: None Grade 2: Experience: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as an
Enrolled Nurse with the SANC. Grad 3: Experience: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as an
Enrolled Nurse with the SANC. Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior
Certificate). 2 years Staff Nurse Certificate that allows registration with South
African Nursing Council. Current registration with the South African Nursing
Council (SANC 2026) as a Staff Nurse. Knowledge, Skills, Training and
Competencies 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; Patients Right
Charter; Batho Pele principles; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations
Act; Disciplinary Code and Procedure. Grievance Procedure, etc. Basic communication skills Basic writing skills Ability to function part of a team Basic
interpersonal skills. Elementary facilitation skills.
DUTIES : Provide safe, Compassionate and quality nursing care monitor patients’ health status and report changes promptly assist with activities of daily living where
required Administer medication within scope of practice Monitor side effects and document medication given accurately. Adhere to infection policies and
standard precautions. Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
Keep accurate, complete, and timely patient records. Document nursing interventions and patient responses. Communicate effectively with patients,
families and the multidisciplinary health care team. Participate in handovers and team meetings. Identity and risks, incidents and adverse events. Follow
safety protocols and contribute to qualify improvement initiatives. Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical standards. Demonstrate professionalism,
Punctuality and Accountability. Attend training sessions and in-service training.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs G.N Nkosi Tel No: (034) 331 3011
APPLICATIONS : Please forward applications quoting reference number to: Human Resource Management, Niemeyer Memorial Hospital, Private Bag X1004, Utrecht, 2980
or email: Niemeyer.Intern@kznhealth.gov.za
NOTE : Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted:
Applications are not required to submit copies of qualification and other
relevant document on application but must submit the Employment Form (Z83)
and the detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of certificates and other relevant documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidate on or
before the interviews. Therefore only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from HR. It will be expected candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a day, 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. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on form Z83 e.g. Reference Number (NMH/THRT2026) Persons with
disabilities should feel free to apply for the post Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify the applicants. The appointment is subject to
positive outcome obtained from the State Security Agency (SAA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship),
verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers. Please note that due to a large number of
applications received, applications will not be acknowledged, however, only the
short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome. 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 no S&T payments will be considered for
payment to candidates that are Invited for interview. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote
representivity at all levels of different Occupational Categories in the
Department). Employment Equity Target for both posts African Male.
CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026