PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALITY – TRAUMA NURSING SCIENCE/ EMERGENCY NURSING)

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

Job summary

A government health department in South Africa is looking for a Professional Nurse, specializing in Trauma Nursing Science/Emergency Nursing. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care in an emergency setting and must have at least four years of experience as a registered nurse. This position includes collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals and the opportunity to mentor junior staff. A competitive salary package is offered, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years appropriate experience in nursing after registration with SANC.
• Strong knowledge of trauma and emergency nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive trauma nursing care in emergencies.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and maintain patient records.
• Lead and mentor junior staff and ensure adherence to care protocols.

Skills

Knowledge of trauma protocols

Good communication skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

Grade 12 certificate and diploma/degree in nursing

Current registration with SANC

Post-basic qualification in Trauma or Emergency Nursing

Job description

PROFESSIONAL NURSE (SPECIALITY – TRAUMA NURSING SCIENCE/ EMERGENCY NURSING)

• Reference Number : REFS/023773
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 4
• Package : Grade 1- R476 367- R559 548 Per annum / Grade 2- R583 989 – R723 954 Per annum

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate basic R425 qualification, diploma/degree in nursing equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a professional nurse. Current registration with SANC. Post-basic qualification in Trauma Nursing Science (R.212) or Emergency Nursing accredited with SANC. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognized experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in general nursing. Competencies: Strong knowledge of trauma protocols and emergency procedures, good communication skills, verbal and written. Have knowledge of ideal hospital realization and maintenance framework. Computer literacy. Ability to work flexible hours, including night shifts and weekends.

Duties

• Deliver safe and comprehensive trauma nursing care in a high-pressure emergency environment. Triage and prioritize patient care based on severity and urgency. Collaborate with emergency physicians, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals. Maintain accurate and legal patient records. Participate in trauma-related research, and training. Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control protocols. Lead and mentor junior staff and contribute to continuous professional development. 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.