Professional Nurse –PN-D1(Clinical Education and Training Unit (CETU) –Orthopedic Nursing Science)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 495,000 - 753,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng seeks a Professional Nurse – PN-D1 for the Clinical Education and Training Unit (CETU) in Orthopedic Nursing Science. The role focuses on supervising nursing care, delivering education, and ensuring adherence to professional standards within a multidisciplinary team.

The post requires a Basic R.425 nursing qualification with SANC registration and a post-basic qualification in Nursing Education and Orthopedic Nursing Science.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (standard 10) and a Basic R.425 nursing qualification registered with SANC.
• Post basic qualification in Nursing Education and Orthopedic Nursing Science.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate nursing care per professional standards.
• Ensure clinical nursing practice aligns with scope and standards.
• Teach and implement clinical education curricula and skills development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve care.
• Prepare and present teaching sessions for identified needs.
• Manage resources within the unit efficiently.

Education

Basic nursing qualification (R425)

Post basic Nursing Education & Orthopedic Nursing Science

Advanced nursing diploma/degree (advantage)

Job description

Professional Nurse –PN-D1(Clinical Education and Training Unit (CETU) –Orthopedic Nursing Science)

• Reference Number : refs/057251
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Grade 1 : R495 423.00 – R581 931.00 per annum (plus benefits) Subject to OSD policy | Grade 2 : R607 350.00 – R 752 913.00 per annum (plus benefits) Subject to OSD policy
• Enquiries : Ms. Bongiwe Dube Tel- 011 891 7299

Requirements :

• Grade 12 (standard 10). A Basic R.425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse with midwifery. Post basic qualification in Nursing Education and Orthopedic Nursing Science registered with SANC. Added advantage comprehensive diploma/degree in nursing that allows registration with SANC as a General Nurse/ Psychiatric Nurse/ Community Nurse midwife. Computer literacy. Applicants should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance.

Duties :

• Supervise and evaluate quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and set nursing standards as determined by relevant health facility. Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and implementation of nursing education curriculum for clinical nursing and practice, demonstrate knowledge of understanding the importance of skills development in the workplace. Monitor ethics and professional behavior to clinical nursing practice, understanding of labour relations and HR policies and application thereof, improve multi-disciplinary team approach and maintain health relations with multidisciplinary team. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the preparation of different clinical lesson plans in conjunction with computer science applications. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Demonstrate effective communication strategies by presenting a well prepared teaching/training session after the specifically identified need. Manage resources effectively and efficiently in the unit. Compile and analyse reports to improve quality of nursing care procedures. Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Must have basic computer skills. Participate in training, research and self-development. Display a concern for quality service delivery based on updated health care norms and standards for an ideal hospital/clinic. Ability to work under pressure and organization of own work. Know and understand the application of all elements of the nursing strategy for clinical education and training. Flexible to rotate to all Functional Business Units (FBU) of the institution (internally and externally) including ABT. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews and final assessment).

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 06-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Basic R.425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification?

Do you have a Post basic qualification in Nursing Education and Orthopedic Nursing Science registered with SANC?

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

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital does not have budget for resettlement and S & T claims.

TMRH reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).

The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993.

Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).

The employer reserves the right not to fill this post.

This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks etc.