Perioperative Nurse Specialist – Maternity Care Lead

Department of Health; Heidelberg; On-site; ZAR 446,000 - 545,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Gauteng is advertising two posts for Professional Nurse Grade 1: Specialty Nursing – Perioperative Nursing.

The roles require at least four years nursing experience after registration and a post-basic perioperative qualification, with a valid SANC license for 2026; the package is R495 423.00 per year. The posts are based in Johannesburg's health facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-registration nursing experience in General nursing with midwifery, plus a 1-year post-basic perioperative qualification.
• Current (2026) SANC license to practice.
• Registration as Professional Nurse with SANC.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, specialized perioperative nursing care within set standards and professional framework.
• Lead in shift and function effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure infection control and waste management compliance.
• Assist in planning/monitoring unit objectives and staff development.
• Manage administration and efficient use of resources.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Shift leadership

Infection control

Education

Basic Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Post-basic perioperative Nursing (SANC R212)

Job description

The Department of Health in Gauteng is advertising two posts for Professional Nurse Grade 1: Specialty Nursing – Perioperative Nursing.

The roles require at least four years nursing experience after registration and a post-basic perioperative qualification, with a valid SANC license for 2026; the package is R495 423.00 per year. The posts are based in Johannesburg's health facilities.