Professional Nurse Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Grade 1

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 476 000 - 560 000; Full time

Job summary

A health department in South Africa is seeking a Professional Nurse (Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal) Grade 1. The ideal candidate will provide specialized nursing care, have a strong background in nursing with a minimum of 4 years experience, and knowledge of mother and child health policies. This role offers a salary of R 476 367.00 – R 559 548.00 per annum plus benefits. Applications must be submitted online, and candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of disability status.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate with basic qualification accredited by SANC.
• Minimum of 4 years experience as a Professional Nurse post-registration.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal specialized nursing care.
• Utilize human and material resources effectively.
• Participate in training and research.

Skills

Nursing experience

Leadership

Patient care

Knowledge of mother and child health policies

Education

Diploma/Degree in nursing

Post Basic Qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing

Job description

PROFESSIONAL NURSE (ADVANCED MIDWIFERY AND NEONATAL) GRADE 1

• Reference Number : REFS/035295
• Directorate : PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
• Number of Posts : 18
• Package : R 476 367.00 – R 559 548.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Grade 12 certificate with Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Councilin terms of Government Notice R425 (Diploma / Degree in nursing as a Professional Nurse. Post Basic Qualificationwith the duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice R212 in the relevantspecialty (Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science). A minimum of 4years appropriate experience inNursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.DUTIES: Provision of optimal holistic specialized nursing/clinical care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilization of human, material and service resources. Participation in training and research. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and subordinates. Plan and organize own work, be a team leader and make relevant decision in matters concerning patient care. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the core standards. Knowledge of all relevant mother and child policies, guidelines and protocols. Perform any other duties delegated by Supervisor.

Duties :

• Provision of optimal holistic specialized nursing/clinical care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilization of human, material and service resources. Participation in training and research. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and subordinates. Plan and organize own work, be a team leader and make relevant decision in matters concerning patient care. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the core standards. Knowledge of all relevant mother and child policies, guidelines and protocols. Perform any other duties delegated by Supervisor.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in full, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022 , applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required /requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification). The recommended candidate will be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration. Driving and computer literacy will be tested.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification?

Are you registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse?

Do you have a minimum of 4years appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse?

Do you have a post basic qualification in relevant specialty (Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science)?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.