PROFESSIONAL NURSE: THEATRE SPECIALTY

Gauteng Provincial Government; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 495,000 - 753,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Gauteng is seeking a Professional Nurse with a post-basic Theatre qualification and registration with SANC. A minimum of four years' nursing experience after registration is required. The role focuses on providing high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting.

Applicants must hold Grade 12, a basic nursing qualification, and a valid SANC registration. Computer literacy and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.
• Must have a basic R425 qualification and a nursing diploma/degree.
• Post-basic Theatre qualification (1 year min) accredited with SANC.
• Current registration with SANC is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing care per scope of practice and standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of nursing legislation and ethics.
• Plan, organize and deliver proper nursing care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, supervisors and staff.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Promote Batho Pele principles and patient-centred care.
• Develop and implement quality assurance and SOPs for the unit.
• Reduce patient complaints and waiting times while maintaining care quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

General hospital knowledge

Education

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

Basic R425 qualification

Diploma/degree in nursing

Post-basic qualification in Theatre

SANC registration

Job description

Package

• Grade 1-R495 423. 00– R581 931.00 per annum, Grade 2 607 350.00 – R752 913.00 per annum.

Requirements

• Grade 12/National Senior certificate, a basic R425 qualification, a diploma/degree in nursing equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic qualification with a duration of at least one year, accredited with SANC in Theatre Specialty. Current registration with SANC. A minimum of 4 years of appropriate/recognized experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in general nursing. COMPETENCIES: Good communication skills, verbal and written communication skills. Have knowledge of ideal hospital realization and maintenance framework, and computer literacy.

Duties

• Perform a 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 practises. 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 communications with patients, supervisors and other stake holders including report writing when required. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, co-operatively 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 patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (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

• WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 21-07-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a one - year post basic Theatre Qualification accredited with SANC?

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

Do you a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent?

Do you have current registration with SANC?

Do you have computer certificate?