PROFESSIONAL NURSE GENERAL GRADE 1 (PN-A2)

Department of Health; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 304,000 - 371,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service benefits

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng invites applications for Professional Nurse General Grade 1 (PN-A2) posts. There are 18 posts with a package of about R337 359 per annum plus service benefits.

Applicants must be registered with SANC as General and Professional Nurse and hold Diploma in Nursing (R171) or Degree (R174) or the Basic R425 qualification. Closing date 20-11-2026; enquiries to MRS. Z. MOFOKENG.

Qualifications

• Current SANC registration as General Registered Nurse (and Professional Nurse).
• Diploma in Nursing (R.171) or Degree in Nursing (R.174) or Basic R425 qualification.
• Registration with SANC for 2026 is required.
• Experience in Mental Health Care/ psychiatric units is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Render nursing services within the scope of a Professional Nurse.
• Provide direction and supervision for the nursing plan implementation.
• Implement quality nursing standards and indicators.
• Maintain relationships with nursing stakeholders and manage resources efficiently.
• Adhere to laws, regulations and hospital policies in nursing care.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Coordination

Networking

Problem solving

Education

Diploma in Nursing (R.171)

Degree in Nursing (R.174)

Basic R425 qualification

SANC registration (General Nurse)

Job description

PROFESSIONAL NURSE GENERAL GRADE 1 (PN-A2)

• Reference Number : refs/057345
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 18
• Package : GRADE 1 R 337 359 PER ANNUM PLUS SERVICE BENEFITS
• Enquiries : MRS. Z. MOFOKENG

Requirements :

• Diploma in Nursing (R.171). Degree in Nursing (R.174). Basic R425 qualification i.e. Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.Registration with SANC and current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Registered Nurse for 2026. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.Experience working in Mental Health Care Services /Psychiatric units will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Render nursing services within the scope of practice of a Professional Nurse. Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively.Implement and maintain quality assurance standards, ideal hospital framework and norms and standards .Adhere to National , Provincial and Hospital policy guidelines, procedures and standards .Good Communication skills, report writing skills, facilitation skills, co-ordination skills, liaison skills, networking skills, problem solving skills and information management. Knowledge of management and planning and organizing.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 20-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Are you currently registered with SANC?

Do you have Diploma/degree in nursing ( Basic R171, R174 or R425) qualification?

Do you have matric or equvivalent

Do you have basic communication and writing skills?

NB: Where a driver’s Licence is mandatory, an exception will be granted for people with disabilities.

Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, a registration certificate, and proof of current registration card/certificate with the relevant professional body will be disqualified.

The Department’s intention to promote presentively (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts.

The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.