Staff Nurse Grade 1 -3 (5 Months Contract) -OR Tambo District Jobs

Requirements

• A qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Staff Nurse.
• Current registration with SANC as a Staff Nurse.
• Grade 1: No experience required.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in nursing after registration as a Staff Nurse.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience in nursing after registration as a Staff Nurse.

Duties

• Execute duties and functions with proficiency under the direct supervision of a Professional Nurse, as laid down by the Nursing Act.
• Provide nursing care duties, which may include multi-tasking that is structured and mainly well-defined, in respect of the following:
• Execute nursing care plans for patients.
• Monitor vital signs and observe reactions to medication and treatments.
• Promote and maintain hygiene, comfort, and reassurance of patients.
• Supervise and maintain fluid balance, oxygen, and sensory functions of patients.
• Promote healing of wounds, fractures, and protection of the skin.
• Prepare for and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by a registered person.
• Prepare for and assist with ward-specific procedures and anaesthetics.
• Care for the dying and deceased patient.
• Direct relatives or friends to the appropriate person for enquiries or in cases of bereavement.
• Assist the sister-in-charge to provide a safe and therapeutic environment that allows for the practice of safe and standard procedures. This may occasionally involve comparing possible courses of action mainly using these procedures.
• Provide nursing assistance to medical and other nursing professionals.

Deadline: 7th November 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Eastern Cape Department of Health recruitment portal.