Professional Nurse Grade 1 General Stream

As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 136 · open the PDF

POST 35/197: PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 GENERAL STREAM REF NO: UMZ03/2026 (X3 POSTS)
SALARY: Grade 1: R337 359 - R397 392 per annum. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply), Medical Aid (Optional), Danger Allowance, 12% Rural Allowance
CENTRE: Umzimkhulu Psychiatric Hospital
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Basic R425 qualification (Degree/Diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse. Certificate of service from previous/current employer endorsed and stamped by HR. Current registration with South African Nursing Council (2026 SANC Receipt) Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal framework such as: Nursing Act, Mental Health Care Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing when required. Knowledge of nursing care delivery approaches and special interest in Psychiatric Nursing. Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations. Plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, medical waste and risk assessment. Good communication skills, report writing skills, facilitation skills, coordination skills, networking skills, problem solving skills, supervisory skills, planning and organizing, team building, Information and Data Management and Computer Literacy.
DUTIES: Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of nursing plan (clinical practice/ quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice.) Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Perform clinical nursing care in accordance with the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Execute duties and functions with proficiency in support of the aims and strategic objectives of the institution. Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements. Ensure the provision of accurate statistical information for data management. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Assist the unit manager with overall management and necessary support for the effective functioning of the unit. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care and work effectively, cooperatively and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural and racial or religious differences. Participate in health promotion and illness prevention initiatives within the institution and outreach programme. Promote the culture of ethics and professionalism within the nursing profession. Assist with performance planning, monitoring and evaluation of staff. Ensure proper utilization of human and material resources and liaise with multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of patient care and supervise the provisions of nursing care services by the other categories of nursing staff. Exercise control over discipline, grievance and labour relations issues. Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Must be prepared to work shifts as per allocation; includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays.
ENQUIRIES: MS. P.N Mbelu Tel No: (039) 259 0310
APPLICATIONS: Applications to be forwarded to the Human Resource Manager, Umzimkhulu Hospital, Private Bag X514, Umzimkhulu, 3297 OR Drop Off in the application Box, Umzimkhulu Hospital, 3297 or email: Umzimkhulu. E- Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION: Mr. M Titi
NOTE: Directions to candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Application for employment form (Z83 fully completed), which is obtained at any Government Department OR from the website: www.kznhealth.gov.za and curriculum vitae. Only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents, proof of experience and proof of current registration with the respective council on or before the date of interview following communication with HR. 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. NB: Certified copies should not be older than three months, not copies of certified copies & faxed applications will not be considered. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g.UMZ 01/2026. Failure to comply with the above instruction will lead to disqualification of applicants. Please note that due to the large number of applications, we anticipate to receive applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraints no S&T and resettlement claims will be considered for payment to candidates that are invited to interviews. Please note that pre- employment screening and verification process, including CIPC, criminal records verification will be undertaken. Only Z83 and CV submitted on application, all other documents including proof/s are submitted by shortlisted candidates. Non-RSA Citizens / Permanent Residents/ Work Permit holders must submit documentary proof when the applicant is shortlisted). This department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote respectively in all levels of all occupational categories in the department. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 23 October 2026