PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY

Department of Health

Component: Critical Care

Reference number: DPKISMH 05 /2026
Salary: Grade 1: R495 423 – R581 931 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 – R752 913 per annum Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) & Housing Allowance (Employees to meet the Prescribe requirements)
Centre: Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 21 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 (fourteen) years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing, of which at least 10 (ten) years must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the speciality. Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate or equivalent. Degree/Diploma in General nursing or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A relevant one (01) year Post Basic qualification in Nephrology Nursing Science. Registration certificate with South African Nursing Council (SANC). Current SANC receipt (2026). A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal framework. Good communication skills-verbal and written. Co-ordination and liaison skills. Problem solving skills and critical thinking skills. Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team.

Duties

Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit. Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public. Provide comprehensive, quality nursing care. Provide direct and indirect supervision of all Nursing Staff/Housekeeping staff and to give them guidance and ensure continuity of patient care on all level. Demonstrate effective communication with patient, families, the multi-disciplinary team and other departments within the hospital. Assist with allocation/change list, day and night duty rosters and inputs for leave. Assist in record keeping and provide statistical information on training and staffing. To assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff and implement EAP. Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff. To complete patient related data and partake in research. Promote quality specialized nursing care as directed by scope of practice and standards determined by the relevant specialty. To assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as junior shift-leader on both day and night shift. To partake in overall specialized unit functions, i.e. teambuilding. Effective and efficient management of all resources. Work under direct supervision of Critical Care Operational Manager. To perform intermittent haemodialysis for acute and chronic patients within the facility. To coordinate all renal services within the facility. To connect and monitor patients on CRRT. To work effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Maintain Professional growth/ethical standard and self-development. Assist in reduction of complaints within the directorate.

Where to send your application

To be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu or Emailed To: pixley.recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za or Couriered To: 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM

Enquiries

Ms SC Nduli: Nursing Manager – Dr PKISMH Tel No: (031) 530 1565

Note

The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form website-www.kznhealth.gov.za. Originally signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department & other required documents. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. DPKISMH 14/2023. NB: Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants. Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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