PROFESIONAL NURSE (GENERAL STREAM) WITH MIDWIFERY

POST 29/172 : PROFESIONAL NURSE (GENERAL STREAM) WITH MIDWIFERY REF NO: VRH 06/2026 (X1 POST)
Component: Thembumusa Clinic
SALARY : Grade 1: R337 359 – R391 515 per annum Grade 2: R411 978 – R478 116 per annum
Grade 3: R495 423 – R625 704 per annum
Other Benefits: Medical Aid – Optional, Housing Allowance – Employee must meet prescribed requirements, 13th Cheque and 12% rural allowance.
CENTRE : Vryheid District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma / B Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery. Registration with SANC
as Professional Nurse with Midwifery. Current SANC receipt. Grade 1: No experience. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate /recognisable
experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate /recognizable
experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required:
Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks. Good communication skills. Report writing
skills. Facilitation skills. Coordination skills. Liaison skills. Networking skills.
Problem solving skills. Information Management. Knowledge Management.
Planning and organising. Computer Literacy.
DUTIES : 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 the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and
health care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and
effectively. Provide comprehensive, antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care including deliveries and management of obstetric emergencies. Perform
physical assessments, diagnose and treat common health problems in line with scope of practice and PHC guidelines. Manage Maternal, Child and Women’s
Health programmes, EPI, Family Planning. Provide HIV, TB, STI and NCD management and ensure adherence to 95/95/95 targets. Triage patients, refer
appropriately, and follow up on defaulters and untraceable clients. Maintain patient hygiene, nutrition, mobility and elimination needs. Measure, interpret
and record vital signs accurately. Ensure infection prevention and control measures are implemented. Promote patient-centered care to reduce
complaints, PSIs and waiting times. Participate in outreach services and community health education. Support NHI and PHC re-engineering initiatives
in the rural community. Work with CHWs and other stakeholders to improve access in rural areas. Maintain accurate patient records, registers and data
capturing. Ensure cost-effective use of equipment, stock and resources. Report losses/damages. Supervise and mentor Enrolled Nurses, Staff Nurses and
CHWs. Implement and monitor priority programmes as per Ideal Clinic standards. Reduce risk of litigation by applying correct clinical protocols.
Contribute to achieving Ideal Clinic Realization Status.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. ATS Sibiya Tel No: (034) 9822111, Ext. 4692
APPLICATIONS : All applications should be forwarded to: Assistant Director: HRM, Private Bag X9371, Vryheid, 3100 or be hand delivered at Coswald Brown Street, Vryheid
3100, HR office No: 09 or email to
VryheidHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za
NOTE : This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the
Department. The contents of this circular minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible employees on the establishment of all institutions without delay. It
must be ensured that all employees who meet the requirements of the post are made aware on this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal
places of work. Directions To Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Application for employment form (Form Z83), which is obtainable at
any Government Department OR from the website (www.kznhealth.gov.za)
issued by Minister of DPSA in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service
Regulations 2016. Applicant must utilize the most recent Z83 form. The Z83 must be fully completed: Failure to do so will result in disqualification. A detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and please note that it is no longer a requirement to submit any qualification or supporting documents, only shortlisted candidate
will be required to produce certified copies of documents on or before the day of the interview. The Reference Number and the position for which you are
applying (as stated in the advert) must be clearly indicated in the columns provided on the Z83 form. 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 appointments are subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks (Security clearance, credit records, qualifications, citizenship
and previous experience verifications) It is the applicant’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification which is the inherent requirement of the job evaluated by
the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof when shortlisted. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered.
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. People living with disabilities are encouraged
to apply for the post. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an
interview. The department reserves the right not to fill the post. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify your application. The post will
be filled in terms of the Employment Equity Target. NB: Sending applications using courier service/email is encouraged as we have challenges with the post
office.
CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026