PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALTY)

Department of Health

Component: Trauma Department

Reference number: DPKISMH 17/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R495 423 – R581 931 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 – R752 913 per annum
Centre: Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 30 September 2026
Circular: No 33 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 fourteen (14) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing of which at least 10 (ten) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 (one) year post basic qualification in relevant speciality. Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Degree/Diploma in General Nursing Registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Speciality Nurse. One year post basic Degree/Diploma in Trauma plus four (04) years appropriate /recognizable registration experience as a General Nurse. current registration with SANC (2026) Proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department will be required for shortlisted candidates. Successful candidate will have to spend minimum of one year in service. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of Nursing Care, Processes and Procedures, Nursing statutes, and other relevant Legal frameworks. Good communication skills-verbal and written. Co-ordination and liaison skills. Problem solving skills.

Duties

Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit. Proper triaging and management of emergencies in the 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 patient and families with the multi-disciplinary team, other department 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. team building. Effective and efficient management of all resources. Liaise with professional Nurse in charge in surgical high care/renal unit. Allocation of Staff on day and night duty within the Directorate in rotational basis.

Where to send your application

Directives to candidates: Applications 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, 4360. FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM

Enquiries

Ms S.C. Nduli - Nursing Department Tel No: (031) 530 1416

Note

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.” 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 07/2026. NB: Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants. 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. 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). 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 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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