Professional Nurse: General – 18 posts (5-month contract) Salary: 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)
• The appropriate salary will be set based on the regulatory framework (OSD).

Reference Number: ECHEALTH/PNG/BCM/S16/11/10/2025

Placement Centre: Buffalo City Metro

Requirements:

• A 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: At least 10 years of appropriate or relevant experience in nursing after SANC registration as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Grade 3: At least 20 years of appropriate or relevant experience in nursing after SANC registration as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.

Duties:

• Carry out nursing duties and functions effectively, following relevant laws and departmental policies.
• Provide and maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients.
• Monitor patients and perform standard nursing procedures according to facility policies and clinical guidelines.
• Use a team-based approach to deliver complete patient care.
• Keep clinical skills up to date by applying nursing care principles properly.
• Keep accurate and full records of patient information and documentation.
• Ensure patients receive quality service through innovative and professional care, while following Batho Pele principles and the Patients’ Rights Charter.
• Use resources in the unit efficiently and effectively.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care and manage the unit when the Operational Manager is away.
• Assess staff performance using the Employee Performance Management and Development System (EPMDS).
• Support, guide, and train staff to help them grow professionally and improve services.
• Manage and control scheduled drugs properly, as required by law.
• Be ready for day and night shifts as needed for operations.
• Handle any other tasks given by the supervisor to support services.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism channels.