Professional Nurse Grade 1/2 – Specialty Stream

Requirements

Basic R425 qualification(i.e. Degree/Diploma)in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council(SANC) as a “Professional Nurse” with Midwifery A post basic qualification in ‘Operating Theatre Nursing Science’, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and Midwifery) Current registration with the SANC (2026) Experience Grade 1: a minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Experience Grade 2: a minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the specific specialty (i.e. Operating Theatre Nursing Science’) after obtaining the 1- year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Possess communication skills for dealing with patients, supervisors and other members of the multidisciplinary team, including the writing of reports when required. Good human relations, displaying a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care, including a willingness and awareness to respond to patients' needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele). Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Ability to plan and organise own work, time and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care in the unit. Demonstrate knowledge of peri-operative nursing care and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework in the Operating Theatre. Effective utilisation of resources. Participation in training and research. Provision of support to nursing services and multidisciplinary theatre teams. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self-development. Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care, including awareness and willingness to respond to patient needs, requirements and expectations. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care that is cost-effective, equitable and efficient. Attend meetings, workshops and training programmes as assigned by the supervisor. Assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as a shift leader on both day and night when necessary. NB: Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation; includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays.

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Directions To Candidates: Applicants must submit a fully completed, initialled and signed Z83 form and a detailed CV only. All fields of Sections A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Due to the limited space on the Z83, applicants may indicate “refer to CV” or “see attached” in Sections E, F and G. However, the question relating to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered, and the declaration must be completed and signed. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified supporting documents and a Certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources. Only the new Z83 Application for Employment form, effective from 01 January 2021, will be accepted. The form is available from any Government Department or from the KZN Department of Health or DPSA websites. The reference number and position applied for must be clearly indicated on the Z83 form. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). 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. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment. Due to the anticipated high number of applications, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you are not contacted within two months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. African males and persons with disabilities from all designated race groups are encouraged to apply. No subsistence and travel (S&T) payments will be made to candidates attending interviews. Applicants with foreign qualifications must have their qualifications evaluated by SAQA and provide proof of the evaluation where required. Failure to comply may result in the application not being considered. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post(s). Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in disqualification. (This Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting representivity at all levels and across all occupational categories.) CLOSING DATE : 23 October 2026