PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALITY NEONATAL NURSING SCIENCE/CHILD NURSING)

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 476,000 - 724,000; Full time

Job summary

A health department in South Africa is seeking a Professional Nurse specializing in Neonatal Nursing Science/Child Nursing. Candidates must have a Grade 12 certificate, a nursing diploma/degree, and be registered with SANC. Significant experience in nursing and strong communication skills are essential. The role involves providing clinical and administrative leadership and ensuring quality patient care. Applications must be submitted online by 24-10-2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experienced as a registered nurse.
• Current proof of registration with SANC required.
• Quality patient care and clinical governance experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and administrative duties as per SANC.
• Ensure quality patient care and safety in nursing practice.
• Develop and implement quality assurance programs.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of hospital maintenance framework

Computer literacy

Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Basic R425 qualification in nursing

Post basic qualification in Neonatal Nursing Science/Child Nursing

Job description

PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALITY NEONATAL NURSING SCIENCE/CHILD NURSING)

• Reference Number : REFS/023776
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 2
• Package : Grade 1- R476 369 – R559 548 per annum / Grade 2- R583 989 – R723 957 per annum

Requirements :

• Grade 12 certificate a Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and the current proof of registration with SANC. A post basic qualification with a duration of at least one year accredited. A post basic qualification with a duration of at least one year accredited with SANC in Neonatal Nursing Science/ Child Nursing speciality. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognized experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in general nursing. Competencies: Good communication skills, verbal and written. Have knowledge of ideal hospital realization and maintenance framework. Computer literacy. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health.

Duties :

• Perform both clinical and administrative duties as required as per SANC requested. Provide effective and professional leadership in clinical governance to ensure clinical accountability and quality patient care, provide a safe therapeutic environment that allows for the practice of safe nursing care as laid by the nursing act, occupational health and safety act and all other applicable prescripts. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, and other health professionals and junior colleagues including complex report writing as required. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele.Develop and implement quality assurance program, policies, operational plan, standard operating procedures and guidelines for the unit. Improve quality care through reduction of patient’s complaints and waiting time. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standard as determined by the institution and other regulating bodies.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (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. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 24-10-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate qualification(diploma/degree) that allows for the required registration with the relevant professional body?

Do you have current registration with the relevant professional body for 2025/2026?

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.