Clinical Nurse Practitioner

As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 131 · open the PDF

POST 35/193: CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER REF NO: VRH 08/2026 (X1 POST) Component: Thembumusa Clinic
SALARY: Grade 1: R495 423 – R571 161 per annum Grade 2: R607 350 – R741 783 per annum Other Benefits: Medical Aid – Optional, Housing Allowance - Employee must meet prescribed requirements, 13th Cheque and 12% rural allowance.
CENTRE: Vryheid District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate B degree/National Diploma in General nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Post basic qualification with the duration of at least 1- year qualification in Curative Skills in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with SANC. Registration certificates with SANC as a General Nurse, Midwifery and Clinical Nursing Science. Current SANC receipt. Certificate of service from current and previous employers stamped and signed by the Human Resource Department. Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate / recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred above must be appropriate / recognizable experience after obtaining the 1- year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Acts, Mental Acts, OH & S Act, Batho Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter, Labour Relations Act, Grievance procedure, etc. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving, conflict handling and counselling. Good listening and communication skills. Co-ordination and planning skills. Team building and supervisory skills. Good interpersonal relationship skills. Good insight of procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Ability to assist in information of patient care related policies.
DUTIES: Provide quality, comprehensive Primary Health Care by providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services for the clients and the community. Ensuring proper utilization and safekeeping of basic medical equipment, surgical and pharmaceutical stock. Assist in the orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff. Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff and to give guidance. Provide nursing care that leads to improved health service delivery by upholding principles of Batho Pele. Assist with conducting clinical audits and developing quality improvement plans. Improve the knowledge of staff and patients through health education and in-service training. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders, implementation of the Integrated Multi Stakeholder Health Promotion Strategy. Management of patient’s records, both written and electronic. Ensure the collection, collation and timeous submission of accurate verified data. Support the realization and maintenance of Ideal Clinic and OHSC Programme in the facility. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises within a primary health care environment. Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined for a primary health care facility. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined for a primary health care facility. Demonstrate a basic understanding of human resource and financial policies and practices
ENQUIRIES: Ms. ATS Sibiya Tel No: (034) 982 2111, EXT. 4692
APPLICATIONS: All applications should be forwarded to: Assistant Director: HRM, Private Bag X9371, Vryheid, 3100 or be hand delivered at Coswald Brown Street, Vryheid 3100, HR office No: 09 or email to VryheidHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za
NOTE: This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. The contents of this circular minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible employees on the establishment of all institutions without delay. It must be ensured that all employees who meet the requirements of the post are made aware on this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work. Directions To Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Application for employment form (Form Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department OR from the website (www.kznhealth.gov.za) issued by Minister of DPSA in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations 2016. Applicant must utilize the most recent Z83 form. The Z83 must be fully completed: Failure to do so will result in disqualification. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and please note that it is no longer a requirement to submit any qualification or supporting documents, only shortlisted candidate will be required to produce certified copies of documents on or before the day of the interview. The Reference Number and the position for which you are applying (as stated in the advert) must be clearly indicated in the columns provided on the Z83 form. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The appointments are subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks (Security clearance, credit records, qualifications, citizenship and previous experience verifications) It is the applicant’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification which is the inherent requirement of the job evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof when shortlisted. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the post. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. The department reserves the right not to fill the post. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify your application. The post will be filled in terms of the Employment Equity Target. NB: Sending applications using courier service/email is encouraged as we have challenges with the post office.
CLOSING DATE: 16 October 2026