PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY (TRAUMA NURSING SCIENCE) POST - RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 495,000 - 582,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Gauteng invites applications for a Professional Nurse in Trauma Nursing Science. The post requires a post-basic Trauma Nursing Science qualification and current SANC registration, plus four years of nursing experience including a year in Accident & Emergency.

The successful candidate will work in the Nursing Unit, providing specialised nursing care and contributing to patient safety. The appointment offers a competitive package aligned with public service standards.

Qualifications

• Current registration with SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Post-basic Trauma Nursing Science qualification (1 year) accredited with SANC.
• Minimum 4 years of nursing experience after SANC registration.
• At least 1 year of experience in Accident & Emergency after Trauma qualification.
• Computer literacy and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical nursing practice per scope of practice and required standards.
• Plan and organise own work to ensure proper nursing care.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and stakeholders.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Demonstrate Batho Pele principles in patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing Diploma/Degree

Post-basic Trauma Nursing Specialty

Job description

PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY (TRAUMA NURSING SCIENCE) POST - RE-ADVERTISEMENT

• Reference Number : refs/056719
• Directorate : NURSING UNIT
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Grade 1-R495 423.00- R581 931.00 per annum, Grade 2 R607 350.00- R752 913.00 per annum.

Requirements

• National Senior certificate. A basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse, and current registration with SANC. A post-basic qualification with a duration of at least one year, accredited with SANC in Trauma Nursing Specialty. A minimum of 4 years of appropriate/recognized experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in general nursing. At least 1 year of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience working in Accident & Emergency after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification in the Trauma Specialty. Competencies: Good communication skills, verbal and written. Know the ideal hospital realization and maintenance framework. Computer literacy.

Duties

• Perform 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 practices. 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 communication with patients, supervisors and other stakeholders, including report writing when required. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, co-operatively, and 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 patients’ needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele).

Notes

• It is the Department's intention to promote presentively (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 DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

09-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have current registration with SANC?

Do you a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent?

Do you have a one - year post basic Trauma Nursing Science Qualification accredited with SANC?

Do you have one-year appropriate/recognisable experience in Accident and Emergency?

Do you have a computer certificate?

Do you have four years appropriate/recognisable experience as a Professional Nurse General?