Professional Nurse-Speciality in Midwifery and Neonatology

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 477 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health department seeks a Professional Nurse-Speciality with expertise in Midwifery and Neonatology. The ideal candidate must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and possess a minimum of 4 years of appropriate nursing experience. Responsibilities include providing specialized care, advocating for patient needs, and working flexible shifts. Applications are accepted online only, and women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Basic R425 qualification registered with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Post basic nursing qualification in Midwifery and Neonatology for at least one year.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in Nursing after SANC registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialized nursing care in maternity and neonatal.
• Advocate for patient's health needs and participate in morbidity meetings.
• Perform nursing administrative duties and be flexible with shifts.

Skills

High-quality nursing care

Knowledge impartation

Infection prevention

Shift leading

Education

Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in nursing)

Post basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatology

Job description

Professional Nurse-Speciality (PN-B1)- Midwifery and Neonatology

• Reference Number : refs/035163
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 476 367 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : MR MH TEBELE ( TEL NO 011 681 2018)

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma /Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (the SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post basic nursing qualification (Midwifery and Neonatology with a duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC.Proof of current registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 04 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Duties :

• Provision of high-quality specialised nursing care in maternity and neonatal. Ability to impart knowledge and support to the none specialised Midwifes. Provide quality midwifery services to patients of different backgrounds and religious believes. Be an advocate for patient’s individual health needs. Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings. Ability to laisse with different stake holders to improve patients outcome. Adhere to basic principle of Infection Prevention and control. Ensure that Nursing care provided is within the scope of practise of nurses and the legal framework. Display Professionalism and adherence to nursing professional ethics. Ability to perform nursing administrative duties including shift leading relieving the Operational Manager. Must be willing to work day and night duty/shift.

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 (SANC) 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

Location : South Rand Hospital

Closing Date : 05-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma /Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (the SANC) as a Professional Nurse?

Do you have a minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing?

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.