Professional Nurse Specialty Paediatric

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A health department in Gauteng is seeking a professional nurse registered with the South African Nursing Council. The role involves providing nursing care under supervision, co-ordinating nursing team activities, and ensuring quality standards during shifts. Applicants must possess a basic nursing qualification, a post basic paediatric qualification, and at least 4 years of experience in nursing. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Closing date for applications is 10-02-2026.

Qualifications

• Must have current SANC registration.
• Prepared to work shifts, night duty, and public holidays.
• Experience in nursing after registration as a Professional nurse with SANC.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care according to the scope of practice.
• Co-ordinate nursing team activities and be a shift leader.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards during shifts.

Skills

Basic nursing diploma/degree

Registered with South African Nursing Council

Knowledge of health care legislation

Leadership skills

Co-ordination of health team activities

Education

Post basic nursing qualification in paediatric specialty

4 years experience in general nursing

Job description

Overview

Package : R476 367.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• Basic nursing diploma/degree as a professional nurse registered with South African Nursing Council. The incumbent must have a post basic nursing qualification with the duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC i.e. paediatric nursing specialty. Knowledge of all legislation relevant to health care service. Have a minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional nurse with SANC in general nursing. Must be prepared to work shifts, night duty and public holidays. Be prepared to rotate according to SOP. Current SANC registration.

Duties

• Incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the operational manager in his/her area of all allocation. The provision of nursing care according to the scope of practise of nurses for his/her category will be his/her responsibility. Adherence to the principles of nursing practise according to the scope of practice, all quality assurance standards as well as set rules and standards of nursing in his/her area. Promotion of professionalism and always leading by example. Co-ordination of activities of other health team members. Incumbent will be a shift leader of the nursing team and relieving of the operational manager. Ensuring that all quality assurance standards and other mandates are implemented during his/her shift. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures. Adhere to the code of conduct as required in the public service.

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

Location

Far East Rand Hospital

Closing Date

10-02-2026

Criteria Questions

• Do you have Basic nursing diploma/degree as a professional nurse registered with South African Nursing Council?
• Are you registered registered with South African Nursing Council?

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.