Professional Nurse: General – 18 posts (5-month contract) Jobs

Salary:

• Grade 1: R324 384 – R382 107 per annum (OSD)
• Grade 2: R396 132 – R466 623 per annum (OSD)
• Grade 3: R476 367 – R610 662 per annum (OSD)
• Appropriate salary will be determined according to the regulatory framework (based on OSD).
• Reference: ECHEALTH/PNG/NMM/S16/14/10/2025
• Centre: Nelson Mandela Metro

Requirements:

• Basic R425 qualification (Degree or Diploma in Nursing) or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Proof of current registration with SANC.

Experience:

• Grade 1: No experience required.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.

Duties:

• Carry out nursing duties and functions effectively, following all relevant laws, policies, and department standards.
• Provide and keep a safe, supportive environment for patients.
• Watch over patients and do standard nursing tasks as per hospital policies and professional rules.
• Use a team approach from different fields to give complete care to patients and clients.
• Stay skilled in clinical work by using scientific nursing methods and proven practices.
• Keep patient records accurate and up to date all the time.
• Improve client satisfaction with quality service, professional behavior, and following Batho Pele principles and the Patient Rights Charter.
• Use resources in the unit efficiently and effectively.
• Give quality nursing care and take on management tasks for the unit when the Operational Manager is away.
• Assess staff performance using the Employee Performance Management and Development System (EPMDS).
• Encourage, guide, and mentor nursing staff for ongoing growth and better service.
• Handle and control scheduled drugs according to laws and hospital rules.
• Be ready for day and night shifts as needed.
• Do any other tasks given by the supervisor to help with healthcare services.