Professional Nurse Specialty

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health institution is seeking a Professional Nurse specializing in Operating Theatre Nursing Science. Candidates must possess a diploma/degree registered with SANC and significant nursing experience, including a minimum of 10 years in the Operating Theatre specialty. The role involves performing clinical practices, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the highest quality of nursing care. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient care within a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, Basic Diploma/Degree accredited with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in nursing after registration.
• At least 10 years in the specific speciality after post-basic qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical nursing practice according to standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and clinicians.
• Participate in hospital operational plans.

Job description

PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECILITY OPERATING THEATRE NURSING SCIENCE

• Reference Number : REFS/035088
• Directorate : OPERATING THEATRE UNIT
• Number of Posts : 8

Requirements

• Grade 12, Basic Diploma/Degree accredited with SANC in terms of R425 that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse, plus a post‑basic nursing qualification of 1 year accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R212 in the relevant speciality Operating Theatre Nursing Science. A minimum of 4 or 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1‑year post‑basic qualification in the relevant specialty.

Duties

• Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards. Promote quality of nursing care directed by the professional scope of practice and standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication with supervisors and other clinicians including report writing.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary teams (must be prepared to work overtime, shifts including nights/day, weekends and public holidays).
• Plan and organise own work and that of support personnel.
• Display concern for patient needs, requirements and expectations.
• Work effectively, co‑operatively, amicably with persons of diverse social backgrounds.
• Participate in the analysis and formulation of nursing guidelines, norms and guidelines.
• Ensure implementation and promotion of quality assurance programmes (complaints and patient safety management), infection prevention & control and health and safety principles.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the Ideal Hospital Realisation & Maintenance framework and Office of Health Standard Compliance.
• Participate in hospital operational plans.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Leratong Hospital

Closing Date : 02-02-2026