This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
STAFF NURSE (NEONATAL)
Department of Health
Department: Neonatal Nursing
- Reference number
- LRH 04/2026
- Salary
- Grade 1: R229 440 - R260 520 per annum Grade 2: R272 778 – R310 890 per annum Grade 3: R319 071 – R397 392 per annum Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, (Medical Aid Optional) Plus Housing allowance.
- Centre
- Ladysmith Regional Hospital
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
- Circular
- No 30 of 2026
Requirements
Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent. Enrolled Nursing Certificate. Current Registration with SANC as Enrolled Nurse (2026). Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies: All nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks, such as nursing Act, Health Act and scope of practice as a Staff Nurse. Good interpersonal relations, communication skills, basic writing skills, basic interpersonal skills and ability to function and work as part of a team. An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector. Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Ethical Code of Conduct, basic labour Relations. Knowledge on nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal framework.
Duties
Maintain client satisfaction through quality service, innovation and nursing care by upholding the principles of Batho Pele and Patients’ Rights and Responsibility. Ensure that infection control and health and safety standards are maintained at all times. Ensure the effective, efficient and economical use of allocated resources. Maintain clinical professional and ethical standards related to these services. Develop establish and maintain constructive working relationship with staff and other stakeholders. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adhere to the principles of Bath Pele. Ensure the rendering of nursing care under the direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse as directed by the Scope of Practice. Maintain accurate records and confidentiality. Ensure safe and efficient functioning of the Human milk bank.
Where to send your application
All applications should be emailed to LadysmithHospital.Job@kznhealth.gov.za / erick.ngxongo@kznhealth.gov.za or be posted to: The Human Resource Management, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Private Bag x 9928, Ladysmith, 3370 or Hand delivery to: The Human Resource Offices, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Office No 15, 36 Malcom Road, Ladysmith, 3370.
Enquiries
Mrs. T.M Buthelezi (Deputy Manager Nursing) Tel No: (036) 6372111
Note
Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za.The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. Ref 13/2018. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for these posts. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered”. Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. 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. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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