PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALITY NEPHROLOGY)

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

Job summary

A South African health department seeks a Professional Nurse in Pretoria. Applicants must have a Grade 12 certificate, a nursing diploma, and SANC registration. The role involves providing clinical care, working with a multidisciplinary team, and promoting quality care standards. Applicants should have experience in the Renal Unit and strong communication skills. The application process is online only, and the closing date is 24-10-2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognized experience in nursing.
• Current proof of registration with SANC.
• At least 1 year of experience in a Renal Unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical nursing practice according to required standards.
• Promote specialized quality of nursing care as directed.
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Basic R425 qualification (nursing)

Post basic qualification in Nephrology nursing Specialty

Job description

• Reference Number : REFS/023769
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Grade 1- R476 367 – R559 548 per annum /Grade 2- R583 989 – R723 954 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 with SANC in Nephrology nursing Specialty. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognized experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in general nursing. At least 1year of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience working in Renal Unit after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification in renal specialty. Competencies: Good communication skills, verbal and written. Have knowledge of ideal hospital realization and maintenance framework. Computer literacy.

Duties

Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and required nursing standards. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises. Promote specialised quality of nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Able to plan and organise own work and ensure proper nursing care. Demonstrate effective communications with patients, supervisors and other stake holders including report writing when required. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Display a concern for patients, promoting proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele

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?

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

Additional 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.