Staff Nurse Grade 1-3

Department Of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 229,000 - 397,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Gauteng invites applications for an Enrolled Nurse position in the public health system. The role includes assisting professional nurses, providing basic nursing care, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient safety within the clinical setting.

Applicants must be registered with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse and comply with the Nursing Act. Compulsory shift work and flexibility are required; salary is per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic qualification that allows registration with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Knowledge of Nursing Act, Batho Pele Principles.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of nursing legislation and ethical practices.
• Promote quality basic nursing care as directed by scope of practice.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Measure, interpret and record vital signs; operate relevant equipment.
• Provide basic nursing care and ensure patient safety.
• Implement infection control practices and waste management.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

SANC registration as Enrolled Nurse

Job description

Package

• Package : Grade 1: R 229 440 – R 260 520, Grade 2: R 272 778 – R 310 890, Grade 3: R 319 071 – R 397 392 per annum (plus benefits). (NB: salary will be determined in line with OSD Resolution)

Requirements

• Basic qualification that allows registration with SANC as an Enrolled nurse. Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse. Knowledge and understanding of the Nursing Act, Patients’ rights, Batho Pele Principles. Good Communication Skills (Verbal and Written).

Duties

• Demonstrate basic understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Promote quality of basic nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the institution. Assist patients with activities of daily living (Physical care). Measure, interpret and record vital signs. Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment. Provide basic Nursing care and patient safety. Implement infection control practices and proper waste management. Maintain ethical standards. Assist professional nurse with clinical procedures. Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures. Compulsory shift work and flexibility. Give health education to patients and families. Perform any other delegated duties with the scope of enrolled nurse.

Notes

• The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Whites, Coloured, Indians and People with Disability are encouraged to apply.
• FLEXIBILITY IN BEING ALLOCATED TO ANY OF THE SUB-DISTRICT IN WEST RAND DISTRICT AS PER SERVICE DELIVERY NEEDS.
• Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993.
• Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 21-08-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Enrolled Nurse?

Do you have proof of current registration with SANC as a Enrolled Nurse?