Professional Nurse: General – 19 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)
• Salary will be set based on the regulatory framework (OSD).
• Reference: ECHEALTH/PNG/ORT/S16/15/10/2025
• Centre: OR Tambo District

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 needed.
• Grade 2: At least 10 years of relevant experience in nursing after SANC registration in General Nursing.
• Grade 3: At least 20 years of relevant experience in nursing after SANC registration in General Nursing.

Duties:

• Carry out nursing tasks and roles effectively within legal and departmental guidelines.
• Provide and keep a safe, supportive environment for patients.
• Watch over patients and do standard nursing procedures following approved policies and guidelines.
• Use a team-based approach to give complete care to patients and clients.
• Stay skilled in clinical work by using evidence-based nursing practices.
• Keep accurate patient records and protect privacy.
• Ensure patients are satisfied by delivering quality service, following professional standards, Batho Pele principles, and the Patients’ Rights Charter.
• Use resources in the unit wisely 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).
• Encourage, guide, and mentor nursing staff for ongoing professional development.
• Handle and control scheduled drugs per laws and hospital rules.
• Be ready for day and night shifts as needed.
• Do other tasks assigned by the supervisor to help provide strong healthcare services.