PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALTY)

POST 33/165 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALTY) REF NO: DPKISMH 16/2026 (X1 POST)
Component: Critical Care 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 year post basic Degree/Diploma in
Critical Care plus four (04) years appropriate /recognizable registration experience as a General Nurse. Registration with SANC as a General Nurse
and Speciality Nurse. Proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department will be required for shortlisted
candidates. 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 frameworks. Good communication skills-verbal and written. Coordination and liaison skills. Problem solving skills.
DUTIES : Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit. Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public. Provide
comprehensive, quality nursing care. Provide direct and indirect supervision of all Nursing Staff /Housekeeping staff and to give them guidance and ensure
continuity of patient care on all level. Demonstrate effective communication patient and families with the multi-disciplinary team, other department within
the hospital. Assist with allocation/change list, day and night duty rosters and inputs for leave. Assist in record keeping and provide statistical information on
training and staffing. To assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff and implement
EAP. Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff. To complete patient related data and partake in research. Promote quality
specialized nursing care as directed by scope of practice and standards determined by the relevant specialty. To assist with relief duties of the
supervisor and act as junior shift-leader on both day and night shift. To partake in overall specialized unit functions, i.e. team building Effective and efficient
management of all resources. Liaise with professional Nurse in charge in surgical high care/renal unit. Allocation of Staff on day and night duty within the
Directorate in rotational basis. To nurse a critically ill patient who is ventilated, on haemodialysis and continuous-venous haemodialysis. To nurse all types of
patients regardless of diagnoses according to disease profile within the directorate. Maintain Professional growth/ethical standard and selfdevelopment.
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