PPROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1: SPECIALTY NURSING EMERGENCY NURSING (2 POSTS) READVERTISEMENT

Department of Health; Heidelberg; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Gauteng is advertising two Specialist Emergency Nursing positions for Professional Nurses Grade 1. You will provide high‑level nursing care, lead shifts, and support the department's goals within QA and infection control.

Valid SANC registration and a post‑basic Emergency Nursing qualification are required, with day/night shifts available. Applicants should have a robust clinical background, readiness to work in a multi‑disciplinary team, and commitment to

Qualifications

• 4 years' nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse.
• Post-basic qualification in Emergency Nursing (1 year) accredited with SANC.
• Current SANC annual license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic specialized nursing care to patients in accordance with set standards.
• Lead shifts, manage resources, and support nursing services.
• Ensure infection control, waste management and data collection.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and participate in training and research.

Skills

Nursing experience

Emergency Nursing

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Matric Certificate

Job description

PPROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1: SPECIALTY NURSING EMERGENCY NURSING (2 POSTS) READVERTISEMENT

• Reference Number : refs/057297
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 2
• Enquiries : Ms LLP Msiza, [phone]

Requirements :

• Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional nurse with the SANC in General nursing plus a post basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212 in the specialty of Emergency Nursing. Current (2026) SANC license to practice. Certificate in BLS/ACLS training will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Provide optimal, holistic, specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilization of resources. Participate in training and research. Provide support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Ensure compliance with infection control principles and waste management guidelines. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to lead in shift. Flexibility towards departmental needs. Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team. Managing administration functions. Ability to utilize resources effectively, staff development and PMDS. Ensure compliance with the Ideal Hospital Realization Framework. Communication and problem-solving skills and accurate data collection. To assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of the objectives of the specialized unit (Maternity unit). To provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public. To provide comprehensive, quality nursing care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team according to the identified needs of the patient, based on scientific principles. To delegate duties and support the team in the execution of patient care delivery. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Relieve in other words when necessary. Must be willing to workday and night shifts.

Employer : Department of Health

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

Closing Date : 10-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Matric Certificate

Do you a Diploma in Nursing

Do you have a minimum of 4 years experience after registration as a Professional Nurse

Are you registered with the SANC as a professional Nurse