PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY (GR1-2) – CRITICAL CARE NURSING

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health seeks a Professional Nurse Specialty (GR1-2) for a highly specialized Critical Care unit at Pholosong Regional Hospital. Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and a post-basic Critical Care Nursing qualification are required, along with a minimum of four years of general nursing experience.

You will deliver high-quality holistic care within legal and professional standards, manage resources, and uphold infection control.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree enabling registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Post-basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing Science registered with SANC.
• Minimum four years nursing experience as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality holistic and specialized nursing care within set standards.
• Utilize resources effectively and manage critical care beds.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control principles.
• Perform nursing administrative duties and support shift leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

SANC registration as Professional Nurse (Diploma/Degree)

Post-basic in Critical Care Nursing Science

4+ years general nursing experience

Job description

PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY (GR1-2) – CRITICAL CARE NURSING

• Reference Number : REFS/056563
• Directorate : Nursing Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Enquiries : Ms. M.G. Makgoba Tel No: [phone]/2

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. Basic Diploma/Degree that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC as a Professional Nurse). One (01) year Post basic qualification Critical Care Nursing Science registered with SANC. A minimum of four (4) years appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience in nursing as a Professional nurse with the SANC in General nursing. Proof of current year SANC registration. Sound interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties :

• Provision of high quality, holistic and specialized Nursing care within set standards within Professional and legal framework in a highly specialized Critical Unit. Effective utilization of Human, financial and material resources including utilization of Critical care beds. Adhere basic Principles of Infection Prevention and Control. Ensuring that nursing care provided is within the scope of practice of nurses and the legal framework. Perform nursing administrative duties and demonstrate flexibility in assuming leadership responsibilities, including shift coordination and effective work planning. Be flexible and be able to prioritize and respond to patient care needs. Maintain Professional and Ethical growth/ development through on-going training and Research. Must be willing to workday and night shift.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pholosong Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 25-09-2026

Criteria Questions

D you have a Diploma/Degree that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC as a Professional Nurse)?

One (01) year Post basic qualification Critical Care Nursing Science registered with SANC?

A minimum of four (4) years appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience in nursing as a Professional nurse with the SANC in General nursing?