PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALTY) THEATRE

POST 33/164 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALTY) THEATRE REF NO: DPKISMH
15/2026 (X1 POST)
Component: Theatre Department
SALARY : Grade 1: R495 423 – R581 931 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 – R752 913 per annum
CENTRE : Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing,
Grade 2: A minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in
General Nursing of which at least 10 (ten) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 (one) year
post basic qualification in relevant speciality. Senior Certificate or equivalent,
Degree/Diploma in General nursing, One (01) year Post Basic qualification in
Operating Theatre Nursing Science. Registration certificate with South African
Nursing Council (SANC). Current SANC receipt (2026). A minimum of four (4)
years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional
Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Successful candidate will have to spend minimum of one year in service. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence
Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal framework such as Nursing Acts, Health Act,
Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principle, Public Service Regulations,
Disciplinary Code and Procedures in the Public Service. Financial and
Budgetary knowledge pertaining to relevant resources under management.
Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Leadership,
Organizational, Decision making, Problem solving, Co – ordination, Liaisons and Interpersonal skills within the limits of the Public Sector and Institutional
policy framework. Interpersonal skills including Public relation, Negotiating,
Conflict handling and Counselling skills. Computer skills in basic programs.
DUTIES : Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit in consultation with subordinates. 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. 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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S.C. Nduli – Nursing Department Tel No: (031) 530 1416
APPLICATIONS : 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
NOTE : This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the
Department.” The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department
or form website-www.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 07/2026. 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. 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.
CLOSING DATE : 30 September 2026.