PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY (PNB1-2):(ADVANCED MIDWIFERY AND NEONATOLOGY)

Department of Health

Reference number: H/P/34/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R495 423 - R571 161 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 - R741 783 per annum plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements
Centre: Thusanong District Hospital
Province: Free State
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Circular: No 37 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12, Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing. OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR - A 3-year Diploma in General Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse. A post basic nursing qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology. Experience: 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 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Current registration with SANC (2026/2027). Knowledge and Skills: Good communication skills. Good and Interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy.

Duties

Provide comprehensive nursing treatment and care to patients in a specialty unit in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Compile unit based stats and submit to Operational Manager General Unit for verification and submission to relevant stakeholders. Be an all-rounder by assisting in other units of the hospital where needs arise. Act as shift leader in unit (where necessary). Coordinate the provision of effective training and where possible including research projects for nursing services specific to Maternity unit. Provide and demonstrate safe patient care practices. Manage patients' records according to relevant legislation. Manage stock and equipment in accordance with clinical and economic imperatives. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.

Where to send your application

Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. TC Mokoena at 073 232 1506

Note

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Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 25 October 2026.